Flood Watch in effect

A Flood Watch is in effect for Barbados.

A Flood Watch is issued when the conditions are favourable for flooding within the next 48 hours. It does not mean that flooding will occur, but it is possible.

In a release this evening, the Barbados Meteorological Services says unstable conditions associated with a confluent pattern will affect the island throughout tonight into Sunday, November 12, 2023.

Therefore wet conditions are forecast for the weekend with maximum rainfall accumulations of 40.0 to 75.0 mm likely in occasional heavy to intense showers with gusty winds.

Conditions on the ground are already saturated and additional shower activity may cause flooding across the island.

The public is warned of possible moderate to significant:

• Soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces.
• Water settlements on roads and fields which may lead to commuting delays and possible isolated diversions.
• Increases in water levels of existing water bodies (e.g. ponds etc).
• Invasive excess water on roads, fields, storm drains/water canals and on property.
• Delays on traffic routes with some roads becoming impassable

The public is advised that the Watch could elevate to a Flood Warning at short notice.

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

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