Flash Flood Watch in effect

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Barbados.

Light to heavy showers are expected with rainfall accumulations of 15.0 to 50.0 mm due to localized activity.

Barbados Meteorological Services say excessive rainfall today could generate flooding across low-lying areas in the watch area.

Excessive rainfall today could cause flooding across low-lying areas.

These conditions are forecast to continue throughout the afternoon with an improvement by tonight.

Possible Impacts:
-There is a medium possibility of significant flooding which may result in 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.).

-Residents and visitors should also be aware that this alert level could elevate to red.

The Flood Watch was issued today at 11 a.m. and will be terminated at 6 p.m. this evening or sooner if conditions warrant.

The Met Office says Flash Flood Watch is issued when heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period (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.

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