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Message BMS_20240909021957 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 22:19:57 on 2024-09-08
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A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
22:19:57 2024-09-08
Expires
06:00:00 2024-09-09
Description
Excessive rainfall which occurred this afternoon Sunday 8th September 2024 will continue through the night and into tomorrow Monday 9th September 2024. As a result flooding across low-lying areas will persist. Therefore, the Flood Watch is in effect for Barbados.
Hazard Info:-
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Possible Impacts
-There is the medium possibility of significant flooding which may result in 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. Objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast-moving water flows. Delays on traffic routes with some roads becoming impassable. Residents and visitors should also be aware that this alert level could elevate to red.
What you should do
-The public should follow recommendations from the department of emergency management. The public is also 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 surface to low-level shear line associated with deep layered moisture and instability along with favourable upper-level divergence are continuing to affect the island. Rainfall accumulations of close 1 to 2 inches (25mm -50 mm) have already been recorded across some sections of the island from since afternoon into the early night. Mostly cloudy skies with breaks of clear skies with intermittent scattered moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain and scattered thunderstorms are forecast with rainfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches (25.0 to 75.0mm).
General Information
A flood watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding within the next 48 hours. It does not mean flooding will occur but it is possible. This Flood Watch was updated at 12 Noon Sunday, 8th September, 2024 and an additional update will be issued at 6 PM today or sooner if conditions warrant.
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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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