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Message BMS_20240918141057 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 10:10:57 on 2024-09-18
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A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR CENTRAL, NORTHERN AND SOME EASTERN DISTRICTS
Effective
10:10:57 2024-09-18
Expires
18:00:00 2024-09-18
Description
A trough system is affecting the island and a FLASH-FLOOD WATCH is now in effect for central, northern and some eastern districts.
Hazard Info:-
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Possible Impacts
Moderate to significant:- Soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces. Water settlements on roads and fields may lead to commuting delays and possible isolated diversions. Increases in water levels of existing water bodies (e.g ponds etc.). Marginally invasive excess water on roads, fields, storm drains/water canals and on property.
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
A trough system is affecting the island and mostly cloudy to overcast skies, heavy to intense showers and thunderstorm activity are possible. Due to already saturated nature of the earth and rainfall accumulations between 1 and 2 inches expected, the BMS has issued a flash-flood watch for the northern, central and some eastern parishes. The remainder of the island, the rainfall alert remains at yellow (be aware).
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 10:15 am Wednesday 18th September 2024 and will be terminated at 6:00 pm today, Wednesday 18th September 2024 or sooner if conditions warrant. A flash flood warning may be issued at short notice if warrented.
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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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