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Message BMS_20241006220354 de Barbados_Meteorological_Services envoyé au 18:03:54 sur 2024-10-06
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Résumé des alertes
A FLASH-FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
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18:03:54 2024-10-06
Expire
06:00:00 2024-10-07
Description
The flash-flood warning has been extended for Barbados.
Hazard Info:-
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Possible Impacts:
Water settlements on roads and fields, at the foot of hills and coastal roads.
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 at short notice.
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
3 to 4 inches ( 75 - 100mm ) of rainfall have already fallen across some northern and central districts this afternoon and unstable conditions are expected to persist across the island tonight. A further 2 to 4 inches (50 -100mm) of rainfall is possible and as a result, the flash-flood warning has been extended.
General Information
A flash-flood warning is issued when rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) is occurring or is imminent in the warning area. This Flash Flood Warning was issued at 6:00pm Sunday, October 6th, 2024 and will be terminated at 6:00 am Monday, October 7th, 2024 or sooner if conditions warrant.
For more information specific to your area, please visit https://barbadosweather.org/weatherBarResp.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
Contact
Tia Browne
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Urgence / Gravité / Certitude
Immédiat / Extrême / Observé
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