Flash Flood Warning in effect for Barbados

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Barbados.

It 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.

Current rainfall accumulations of 1 to 2 inches have already been recorded across the island. Further rainfall accumulations of 1 to 2 inches in heavy to violent showers are expected as the Inter-tropical convergence zone continues to affect the island.

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.

This alert message is valid from am today, Monday 26 September 2022 and will be updated at noon or sooner if conditions warrant.

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