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Message BMS_20241108215044 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 17:50:44 on 2024-11-08
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A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
17:50:44 2024-11-08
Expires
06:00:00 2024-11-09
Description
The flood watch has been upgraded to a FLOOD WARNING for Barbados.
Hazard Info:-
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Possible Impacts
Key Message: Imminent Significant to life-threatening:-. Runoff from higher elevations. Soil erosion/land slippage on exposed or scarred land surfaces. Water settlements on roads and fields. Adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.). Large objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast moving water flows. Flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads. Delays on traffic routes with some roads being impassable or cutoff in and out of minor towns.
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
A tropical wave is affecting the island and parts of the island have already recorded accumulations up to an inch over the last 24 to 36 hours. An additional 2 to 3 inches is expectd tonight in pockets of heavy to intense showers, therefore the BMS has issued a Flood Warning.
General Information
A flood warning is issued when flooding is occuring or is imminent within the next 48 hours. In this case, within the next 12 hours. This Flood Warning was issued at 5:50 PM on Friday 8th November, 2024 and will be updated on Saturday 9th November, 2024 at 6 AM 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.
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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