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Message BMS_20240712123257 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 08:32:57 on 2024-07-12
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A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
08:32:57 2024-07-12
Expires
18:00:00 2024-07-12
Description
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.
Hazard Info:-
**** Hazard Info ****
As a tropical Wave affects the island throughout the day, excessive rainfall could generate flooding across low-lying areas of Barbados. Maximum Rainfall Accumulations of 25.0 to 50.0 mm in light to heavy showers and periods of rain are possible with isolated higher amounts. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Flash-Flood Watch and a Yellow Thunderstorm Alert. These conditions are expected to abate into tonight .
Possible Impacts
-There is the medium possibility of significant flooding which may result in;
Soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces. Water settlements on roads and fields. Increases in water levels of existing water bodies (e.g ponds etc.). Residents and visitors should also be aware that this alert level could elevate to red.
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
As the tropical wave affects the island throughout today, occasional bursts of heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to generate up to 50mm of rainfall which could result in short-onset flooding events at various times throughout the day.
This Flash-Flood Watch or Warning was issued at 8:30am Friday 12th July 2024 and will be terminated at 6:00 pm Friday 12th July 2024 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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