Flash Flood Warning in effect

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Barbados.

A Flash Flood Warning 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.

Heavy to violent downpours are possible mainly across northern and central districts of Barbados this morning and into the afternoon, with rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected.

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) says the public 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.

The BMS says this alert is valid from 10:15 a.m. today Saturday, August 14th, 2021 and will be terminated at 6:00 p.m. or sooner if conditions warrant.

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