The Barbados Meteorological Service has issued a A flash-flood watch for Barbados from 5:45 this evening (June 27^th).

The will be updated at 8:00am tomorrow (Wednesday, June 28^th) or sooner if conditions warrant.

A flash-flood watch is issued when heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) could result in flash flooding within the watch area. It does not mean that flooding will occur, but it is possible.

Hazard Info:

Maximum Rainfall Accumulations of 20.0 to 40.0 mm in heavy showers are expected over the next few hours or so.

Key Message:

Residents and visitors should be prepared for strong runoff from higher elevations.  Soil erosion is likely on bared or scarred land surfaces.

Debris such as small rocks, mud and tree foliage could end up on roads and property. Traffic delays are likely. Flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads is possible.