A FLASH-FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Issued: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 01:27 AM
This alert message is valid from 1:15AM 23rd June, 2023 and will be UPDATED at 6AM or sooner if conditions warrant.
A flash-flood warning is issued when rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) is occurring or is imminent in the warning area.
Hazard Info
Feeder bands associated with Tropical Storm Bret continues to generate pockets of heavy to violent showers across the Island. Parts of the island have already recorded accumulations of 1 to 2 inches and an additional 1 to 2 inches is possible across the island.
Key Message:
Residents and visitors should note that the following impacts are imminent during this forecast period :-.
-Significant runoff from higher elevations.
-Significant soil erosion is likely on exposed or scarred land surfaces.
-Large water settlements on roads and fields.
-Significant adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.).
-Significant delays on traffic routes with some roads possibly impassable.
-Large objects or debris from higher elevations may also become embedded within fast moving water flows.
-Significant flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads is possible.
-Barbados Meteorological Services
