A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR NORTHERN AND NORTHWESTERN DISTRICTS
OF BARBADOS from 1:45 PM, today Sunday October 22nd, 2023 and will be TERMINATED at 5 PM 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 ****
Localized activity across the northern and northwestern districts is likely to generate 1 to 2 inches of rainfall in scattered moderate
heavy showers throughout the afternoon.
Key Message:
Persons should be aware of the following:
-Runoff from higher elevations
-Soil erosion on exposed or scarred land surfaces.
-Water settlements on roads and fields at the foot of hills and coastal roads.
-Adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.).
-Objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast moving water flows.
-Delays on traffic routes with some roads becoming impassable in and out of minor towns.
(Barbados Meteorological Services)
