Why Is Ash Falling Across Barbados?

Barbados Meteorological Services

Barbados lies about 100 miles (161km) to the east of St. Vincent, and with winds over the island blowing from east to west one would think that we should not be adversely affected by the ash fall from the eruption of the La Soufriere volcano.  Then why are we being affected?  The above graphic from the Barbados Meteorological Services  explains why.  Our hearts remain with our Caribbean brothers and neighbors in St. Vincent and we wish them all the best.