Flash-Flood Warning issued for Barbados

A Flash-Flood Warning is in effect for Barbados.

This 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.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Gert have induced surface to low-level troughing across Barbados. As a result, cloudy skies and scattered thunderstorms are expected in addition to rainfall accumulations measuring 1-2 inches produced by scattered heavy showers and periods of rain.

Here are the key messages from the Barbados Meteorological Services.
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.

This alert message is valid from 6 a.m. and will be updated/terminated at noon or sooner if conditions warrant.

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