Flash Flood Watch in effect for Barbados

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Barbados.

It has been issued as 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 Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) continues to affect the island. Parts of the island recorded over an inch of rainfall overnight and an additional 1 to 3 inches is possible today.

The following impacts in possible:
-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 8:15 am today, Tuesday 27th September 2022 and will be updated at noon or sooner if conditions warrant this watch may be upgraded to a warning.

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