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Message BMS_20240907151952 de Barbados_Meteorological_Services envoyé au 11:19:52 sur 2024-09-07
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Résumé des alertes
A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL SECTIONS OF BARBADOS
Efficace
11:19:52 2024-09-07
Expire
18:00:00 2024-09-07
Description
Excessive rainfall today, Saturday 7th September 2024 could generate flooding across low-lying areas in the Northern and Central sections of Barbados. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Flash-flood watch.
Hazard Info:-
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Possible Impacts
There is a strong possibility of significant flooding which may result in runoff from higher elevations. Water settlements on roads and fields at the foot of hills and coastal roads. Adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies. Delays on traffic routes with some roads becoming impassable in and out of minor towns.
What you should do
The public should follow recommendations from the Department of Emergency Management. 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
A tropical wave is affecting the island. Therefore, cloudy to overcast with intermittent scattered light to heavy localized showers and a chance of scattered thunderstorms is forecast with rainfall accumulation of 1 to 2 inches (25.0 to 50.0 mm).
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 11:15 am today, Saturday 7th September 2024, and will be terminated at 6 pm today, 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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For more information and authentication of this message kindly use the direct web link provided in this message, or visit our social media pages http://www.barbadosweather.org | Facebook@BarbadosMeteorologicalServices | Instagram@BarbadosMetServices | Twitter@BarbadosMet
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Tia Browne
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