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The Flash-Flood Watch has been upgraded to a warning for western districts.
Excessive rainfall today, Thursday, September 5, has already generated about 30 mm and flooding across portions of St. Michael and St. Thomas. Heavy showers are expected to continue throughout the afternoon, spreading to the eastern and northern sections of the island.
Take note of the following possible impacts:
•Runoff from higher elevations
•Soil erosion/land slippage on exposed or scarred land surfaces
•Water settlements on roads and fields •Adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.)
•Large objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast-moving water flows
•Flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads
•Delays on traffic routes with some roads being impassable or cut off.
The public should follow recommendations from the Department of Emergency Management as well as monitor the BMS and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates.
Intense shower activity will continue throughout the afternoon across various districts in the central and northern parishes of the island. This activity is a result of the light winds due to the trough system, which is passing north of the island, and strong daytime heating.
A flash-flood warning is issued when 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.
This Flash-Flood Warning was issued at 1:15 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024, and will be terminated at 6:00 p.m. or sooner if conditions warrant.
Zazeannah Walker 
