Flash-Flood Warning issued

The Flash-Flood Watch issued earlier by the Barbados Meteorological Services has been upgraded to a Warning.

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.

Caution for people in northern parishes

Overnight the tail-end of the tropical wave generated close to an inch of rainfall across some parts of the island. Today unstable conditions will continue to generate mostly cloudy to overcast skies and thunderstorm activity. Additional rainfall accumulations of 1 to 4 inches in moderate to heavy rainfall activity, with possible higher isolated amounts, are likely throughout the day.

Key Message:
-Soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces.
-Water settlements on roads and fields which may lead to commuting delays and possible isolated diversions in and out of the city.
-Increases in water levels of existing water bodies (e.g. ponds etc.).
-Marginally invasive excess water on roads, fields, storm drains/water canals and on property.
-Residents and visitors should also be aware that this alert level could elevate to red.

This alert message is valid from 8:30 a.m. and will be terminated at noon or extended only if conditions warrant.

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