Flash flood watch updated

A flash flood watch is in effect for central and eastern districts of Barbados.

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

Light wind speeds and adequate daytime heating have led to localised shower activity and accumulations of 10.0 to 25.0 mm in heavy to intense showers are forecast across the watch area.

Key Message:
-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.

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.

This alert message is valid from 1:40 p.m. today and it will be terminated at 6:00 p.m. or sooner if conditions warrant.

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