Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Barbados

Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Barbados

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 ****
Unstable conditions are affecting the island. Occasional moderate to heavy showers are expected with accumulations of 1 to 3 inches (25 to 75 mm).


Key Message:
Possible moderate to significant:
-Runoff from higher elevations.
-Soil erosion/land slippage on exposed or scarred land surfaces.
-Water settlements on roads and fields.
-Adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.).
-Large objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast moving water flows.
-Flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads.
-Delays on traffic routes with some roads being impassable or cutoff in and out of minor towns.
For more information specific to your area, please visit:-
https://www.barbadosweather.org

-Barbados Meteorological Services

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