Barbados under a Flood Warning

A Flood Warning is in effect for the entire island, even as flooding has been reported in northern sections of Barbados.

This alert is issued when flooding is occurring or is imminent within the next 48 hours.

Throughout the morning, heavy to intense shower activity was experienced across parts of St. James, St. Peter and St. Lucy. Over the past 6 hours, these areas have recorded between 25mm to 110 mm (1 to 4 inches) of rainfall. Central and eastern parts of the island have since received between a half inch to an inch of rainfall.

Although much of the intense shower activity has abated, isolated pockets of moderate to heavy showers are likely over the next few hours, as conditions remain unstable across the island. Excessive rainfall in northern and western sections has made some roads impassable with fields inundated. As a result, a flood warning remains in effect.

Key Messages:
-Soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces.
-Water settlements on roads and fields which may lead to commuting delays and possible isolated diversions in and out of the city.
-Increases in water levels of existing water bodies (e.g. ponds etc.).
-Marginally invasive excess water on roads, fields, storm drains/water canals and on property.
-Residents and visitors should also be aware that this alert level could elevate to red.

This alert message is valid from noon and will be terminated at 2 pm or extended only if conditions warrant.

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