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Message BMS_20240919125328 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 08:53:28 on 2024-09-19
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A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
08:53:28 2024-09-19
Expires
18:00:00 2024-09-19
Description
As troughing and light winds continue affecting the island today, pockets of moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected mainly across the central, northern and eastern sections of the island.
Hazard Info:-
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Possible Impacts
Moderate to significant:-. 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. Also, monitor the BMS, DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates.
Discussion
Expected rainfall accumulations of 30.0 to 75.0 mm are likely to produce flooding in the flood-prone areas of the central, northern, and eastern sections of the island today. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a flood-watch. These conditions will be most intense throughout the day with improvement coming into tonight.
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 Thursday 19th September 2024 and will be terminated at 6:00 pm Thursday 19th 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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