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Message BMS_20240918151501 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 11:15:01 on 2024-09-18
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A FLASH-FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR SOME DISTRICTS
Effective
11:15:01 2024-09-18
Expires
18:00:00 2024-09-18
Description
A trough system is affecting the island and a FLASH-FLOOD WATCH has now been upgraded to FLASH-FLOOD WARNING for central, northern and some eastern districts.
Hazard Info:-
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Possible Impacts
Runoff from higher elevations. Soil erosion/land slippage on exposed or scarred land surfaces. Water settlements on roads and fields. Adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.). Large objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast moving water flows. Flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads. Delays on traffic routes with some roads being impassable or cutoff in and out of minor towns.
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 the already saturated nature of the earth and rainfall accumulations between 2 and 3 inches expected, the BMS has issued a flash-flood warning, particularly for some northwestern, central and eastern districts, while a flash-flood watch is in effect for the remainder of the island.
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 11:15 am Wednesday 18th September 2024 and will be terminated at 6:00 pm today, Wednesday 18th 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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Tia Browne
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