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Message BMS_20230825105943 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 06:59:43 on 2023-08-25
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A FLASH-FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
06:59:43 2023-08-25
Expires
12:00:00 2023-08-25
Description
This alert message is valid from 6 am and will be UPDATED/TERMINATED at 12 noon or sooner if conditions warrant.
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.
Hazard Info:-
**** Hazard Info ****
The remnant of Tropical Storm Gert has induced surface to low-level troughing across Barbados. As a result, cloudy skies and scattered thunderstorms are expected in addition to rainfall accumulations measuring 1-2 inches produced by scattered heavy showers and periods of rain.
Key Message: Possible 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.
-Residents and visitors should also be aware that this alert level could elevate to red.
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Contact
Semelka Jackman
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Met
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Immediate / Extreme / Observed
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