Barbados under Flash Flood Watch

A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for Barbados.

This alert 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.

Unstable conditions are affecting the island and are likely to generate accumulations of 1 to 2 inches (25 to 50mm), with isolated higher amounts, in scattered moderate to heavy showers throughout the afternoon.

These are the key messages to note.
Possible moderate to significant:
-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.

This alert message is valid from noon today, October 26, 2023, and will be updated/terminated at 6 p.m. or sooner if conditions warrant.

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