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Message BMS_20241004145430 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 10:54:30 on 2024-10-04
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A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR CENTRAL, EASTERN AND NORTHERN AREAS OF BARBADOS
Effective
10:54:30 2024-10-04
Expires
18:00:00 2024-10-04
Description
Daytime heating along with light and variable winds are producing pockets of localized showers across the island.
Hazard Info:-
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Possible Impacts
Runoff from higher elevations. Soil erosion on exposed or scarred land surfaces. Water settlements on roads and fields. Objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast moving water flows. Delays on traffic routes with some roads becoming impassable.
What you should do
-The public should follow recommendations from the department of emergency management and monitor the BMS, DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates.
Discussion
Maximum Rainfall Accumulations of 20.0 to 50.0 mm in moderate to heavy showers are likely to generate some flooding throughout the afternoon as sporadic localized activity affects the island. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Flash-Flood Watch for the afternoon.
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 is valid from 11:00 am Friday 4th October 2024 and will be terminated at 6:00 pm Friday 4th October 2024 or sooner if conditions warrant.
For more information specific to your area, please visit
https://www.barbadosweather.org/, our social media pages or call our hotline at 976-2376 or the office at 535-0022.
Instructions
For more information and authentication of this message kindly use the direct web link provided in this message, or visit our social media pages http://www.barbadosweather.org | Facebook@BarbadosMeteorologicalServices | Instagram@BarbadosMetServices | Twitter@BarbadosMet
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Sabu Best
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