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Résumé des alertes
A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
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11:52:25 2024-07-23
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18:00:00 2024-07-23
Description
A tropical wave currently affecting Barbados brought light to moderate showers with occasional gusty winds. These conditions are expected to continue throughout the afternoon.
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 (ponds etc.).
-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 should follow recommendations from the Department of Emergency Management. 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
The tropical wave brought rain with pockets of light to moderate showers and strong wind gusts across the island. Rainfall accumulations also totaled around half an inch throughout the morning period. Throughout the afternoon into evening, conditions remain favorable for further deterioration with more frequent and heavier showers, and hence a Flash-Flood Watch has been issued.
General Information
A flash-flood watch is issued when heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period (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.
This Flash Flood Watch 11:45 AM 23rd July, 2024 and will be terminated at 6 PM 23rd 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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