Flash Flood Warning extended

The Barbados Meteorological Services has extended the Flash Flood Warning.

This alert was issued as 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.

Unstable conditions will continue to affect the island with occasional moderate to heavy showers throughout the night. Maximum Rainfall Accumulations of 25.0 to 50.0 mm (1 to 2 inches) are likely with isolated higher amounts.

The Met Office warned of the following key message:
-Soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces.
-Noticeable increases in water levels of existing water bodies (e.g. ponds etc.). Time-consuming commuting delays with some roads becoming impassable in and out of the city.

• Invasive excess water on roads, fields, storm drains/water canals, and property.

This alert message is valid from 6:00 p.m. today, November 5, 2023, and will be terminated at 6:00 a.m. tomorrow November 6, 2023, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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