Met Office issues flash-flood warning

A flash-flood warning is in effect for northern parishes.

The Met Office issued this alert since rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) is occurring or is imminent in the warning area.

Maximum Rainfall Accumulations of 20.0 to 50.0 mm in moderate to heavy showers are expected across northern districts.

Residents and visitors should note that the following impacts are imminent during this forecast period:

• Significant runoff from higher elevations
• Significant soil erosion is likely on exposed or scarred land surfaces
• Large water settlements on roads and fields
• Significant adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.)
• Significant delays on traffic routes with some roads possibly impassable
• Large objects or debris from higher elevations may also become embedded within fast moving water flows
• Significant flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads is possible

This alert message will be terminated at 6 pm or sooner if conditions warrant.

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