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.

In a statement, the Barbados Meteorological Services says the tail-end of a tropical wave is affecting the island. Maximum Rainfall Accumulations of 25.0 to 75.0 mm in heavy to violent showers are expected over the next few hours or so.

Residents and visitors should note that the following impacts are imminent during this forecast period:

• Significant runoff from higher elevations
• Significant soil erosion likely on exposed or scarred land surfaces
• Large settlements of water 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 will be updated or terminated at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow or sooner if conditions warrant.

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