Flash Flood Warning in effect for Barbados

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Barbados.

This 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.

**** Hazard Info ****
Over the last hour, moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorm activity have been observed as a tropical wave affects Barbados.

Further accumulations of 15mm to 50mm in moderate to heavy rainfall are possible within the coming hours.

Key Message: Residents and visitors should be prepared for the following possibilities if this alert level elevates to red:-
•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 is valid from 6 AM Thursday 25th August 2022 and will be UPDATED at 9AM Thursday 25th August, 2022 or sooner if conditions warrant.

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