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Message BMS_20240914170913 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 13:09:13 on 2024-09-14
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A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
13:09:13 2024-09-14
Expires
18:00:00 2024-09-14
Description
Pockects of heavy to intense shower activity may result in some flooding this afternoon and a flash-flood watch is now in effect for Barbados.
Hazard Info:-
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Possible Impacts
-Runoff from higher elevations.
-Delays on traffic routes with some roads becoming impassable .
-Water settlements on roads and fields at the foot of hills and coastal roads.
-Increases in water levels of existing water bodies (e.g ponds etc.).
What you should do
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
Pockets of surface to low-level convergence aided by a marginally favourable upper-level pattern could trigger 1 to 2 inches of rainfall this afternoon. Due to the already saturated nature of the earth, the BMS has issued a flash-flood watch.
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 1pm Saturday, September 14th 2024 and will be terminated at 6pm 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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Tia Browne
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