Flash Flood Watch in effect

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Barbados.

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 Barbados Meteorological Services says the trough system will continue affecting the island with possible maximum rainfall accumulations of 1 to 2 inches (25.0 to 50.0 mm).

Due to the state of the ground and shower activity forecast for this afternoon, a Flash Flood Watch has been issued.

The following are possible:

• Runoff from higher elevations.
• Soil erosion on exposed or scarred land surfaces.
• Water settlements on roads and fields at the foot of hills and coastal roads.
• Adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.).
• Objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast moving water flows.
• Delays on traffic routes with some roads becoming impassable.

This alert will be updated or terminated at 6:00 p.m., or sooner if conditions warrant.

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