Flash Flood Watch in effect for central, northern districts

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for central and northern districts of 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 light wind speeds and adequate daytime heating has lead to localised shower activity. Accumulations of 10.0 to 25.0 mm in heavy to intense showers are forecast across the watch area.

It says 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 in and out of minor towns.

The BMS says the public should also be aware that the alert level could elevate to red.

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

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