Flash Flood Watch in effect for north-western areas

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for north-western districts of 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.

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) says maximum rainfall accumulations of 25.0 to 75.0 mm in heavy showers are possible across western, north-western and central districts.

This alert may be upgraded to a warning if conditions warrant, and the BMS advises the public to be prepared for the following possibilities if the alert elevates to Red:

*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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