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Message BMS_20240924125758 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 08:57:58 on 2024-09-24
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A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
08:57:58 2024-09-24
Expires
18:00:00 2024-09-24
Description
A tropical wave is producing intermittent shower and thunderstorm activity over and around the island.
Hazard Info:-
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Possible Impacts
-There is the medium possibility of flooding which may result in: Runoff from higher elevations. Some soil erosion. Water settlements on roads and fields. 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 and monitor the BMS, DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates.
Discussion
Instability associated with the tropical wave will continue fluctuating throughout the day. This will result in occasional downpours which could produce up to 50 mm of rainfall across sections of the island. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Flash-Flood Watch. This watch was issued at 9:00 am and will be updated/terminated at 6:00 pm Tuesday 24th September 2024 or sooner if conditions warrant.
General Information
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. This Flash Flood Watch was issued at 9:00 am and will be updated/terminated at 6:00 pm Tuesday 24th September 2024 or sooner if conditions warrant.
For more information specific to your area, please visit
https://www.barbadosweather.org, our social media pages or call our hotline at 976-2376 or the office at 535-0022.
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Sabu Best
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