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Message BMS_20241109101833 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 06:18:33 on 2024-11-09
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A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
06:18:33 2024-11-09
Expires
18:00:00 2024-11-09
Description
The flood warning has been downgraded to a flood watch.
Hazard Info:-
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Possible Impacts
-There is the medium possibility of significant flooding which may result in 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 . 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
Instablility trailing the tropical wave will continue to produce unsettled conditions across the island. Areas have already recorded accumulations of almost 3 inches of rain and an additional inch is expected today.
General Information
A flood watch is issued when the conditions are favourable for flooding within the next 48 hours. It does not mean that flooding will occur but it is possible. This Flood Watch was issued at 6:00 am 9th November 2024 and will be updated/terminated at 12 noon today 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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Tia Browne
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