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Message BMS_20240929173042 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 13:30:42 on 2024-09-29
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A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR CENTRAL, WESTERN AND NORTHWESTERN DISTRICTS OF BARBADOS
Effective
13:30:42 2024-09-29
Expires
18:00:00 2024-09-29
Description
A flash-flood watch is in effect for parts of St. Thomas, St. James and St. Peter.
Hazard Info:-
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Possible Impacts
Key Message: 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 in and out of minor towns. Residents and visitors should also be aware that this alert level could elevate to red.
What you should do
-The public is encouraged to monitor the BMS, DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates.
Discussion
Light winds and day time heating are generating cloudy to skies, and showrs across some central, western and north western districts and the BMS has issued a flash flood watch. Rainfall accumulation between 1 and 2 inches are possible this afternoon with an improvement expected overnight.
General Information
A flash-flood watch is issued when heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) could result in flash flooding within the watch area. It does not mean that flooding will occur, but it is possible.
This Flash Flood Watch was issued at 1.30pm Sunday, 29th Septemeber, 2024 and will be terminated at 6pm Sunday, 29th Septemeber, 2024 or sooner if conditions warrant.
For more information specific to your area, please visit
https://www.barbadosweather.org/marineBarResp.php, our social media pages or call our hotline at 976-2376 or the office at 535-0022.
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