Flash Flood Watch in effect

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Barbados.

The Barbados Meteorological Services says this alert will be updated at noon or sooner if conditions warrant.

A Flash Flood Watch is issued when 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 BMS says a tropical wave affecting the island is generating cloudy skies with moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorm activity is possible throughout the day.

Wet conditions will persist through the weekend with current model guidance suggesting most of the intense convection associated with the wave may occur tonight. Rainfall accumulations of 1 to 4 inches and possibly isolated higher amounts are forecast over the weekend.

This watch may be upgraded to warning at short notice.

The public is advised that the following may occur:

– Soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces.

-Water settlements on roads and fields which may lead to commuting delays and possible isolated diversions in and out of city.

-Increases in water levels of existing water bodies (e.g ponds etc).

-Marginally invasive excess water on roads, fields, storm drains/water canals and on property.

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