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Message BMS_20241117220016 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 18:00:16 on 2024-11-17
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A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS OVERNIGHT
Effective
18:00:16 2024-11-17
Expires
06:00:00 2024-11-18
Description
Excessive rainfall tonight, Sunday 17th November, 2024 could continue to generate flooding across low lying areas in Barbados. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has extended the FLOOD WATCH.
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 at the foot of hills and coastal roads. Adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies. 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 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
Low-level convergence aided by a favourable upper-level pattern is currently generating pockets of moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain and thunderstorm activity across the island. Parts of Christ Church and St. Philip have already recorded between 1 and 2 inches of rainfall today with an additional 1 and 2 inches with isolated higher amounts forecast.
General Information
A flood watch is issued when the conditions are favorable 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 6PM Sunday 17th November, 2024 and will be updated/terminated at 6 AM Monday 18th November, 2024.
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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