A Barbadians continue to be affected by heavy rainfall from last night into the afternoon, the Barbados Meteorological Service extended its flood warning until 2pm. The warning may be extended only if conditions warrant.
Meteorologist Tia Browne reports.
A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is occurring or is imminent within the next 48 hours.
**** Hazard Info ****
Throughout the morning, heavy to intense shower activity was experienced across parts of St. James, St. Peter and St. Lucy. Over the
past 6 hours, these areas have recorded between 25mm to 110 mm (1 to 4 inches) of rainfall. Central and eastern parts of the island
have since received between a half inch to an inch of rainfall.
Although much of the intense shower activity has abated, isolated pockets of moderate to heavy showers are likely over the next few
hours as conditions remain unstable across the island. Excessive rainfall in northern and western sections has made some roads
impassable with fields inundated. As a result, a flood warning remains in effect.
Key Messages:
-Soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces.
-Water settlements on roads and fields which may lead to commuting delays and possible isolated diversions in and out of city.
-Increases in water levels of existing water bodies (e.g ponds etc.).
-Marginally invasive excess water on roads, fields, storm drains/water canals and on property.
-Residents and visitors should also be aware that this alert level could elevate to red.
