FLASH-FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT

FLASH-FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT

A flash flood warning is in effect for Barbados.

This alert message is valid from 3AM and will be updated at 11AM 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.

Maximum Rainfall Accumulations of 150.0 to 200.0 mm in heavy to violent showers are expected.
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.

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