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.

The Met Office says unstable conditions are affecting Barbados.

As a result, maximum rainfall accumulations of 25.0 to 50.0 mm in light to heavy showers and periods of rain are already occurring.

The Met Office has warned of imminent and extreme:

• soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces
• noticeable increases in water levels of existing water bodies (e.g ponds etc.)
• time-consuming commuting delays with some roads becoming impassible in and out of City
• possible life-threatening invasive excess water on roads, fields, storm drains/water canals and on property.

This alert will be terminated at 6:00 a.m. tomorrow or sooner if conditions warrant.

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