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Message BMS_20220826170045 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 13:00:45 on 2022-08-26
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A FLASH-FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
13:00:45 2022-08-26
Expires
18:00:00 2022-08-26
Description
This alert message is valid from 1PM and will be UPDATED at 6PM Friday 26th August, 2022 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 ****
A shearline is currently affecting Barbados generating occasional moderate to heavy showers across some western and southwestern sections of the island. Showers are expected to spread across the entire island as the afternoon progresses and into tonight with forecast rainfall accumulations of up to 50 mm to 75mm (2 - 3 inches) in moderate to heavy showers.
Key Message: Residents and visitors should note that the following impacts are imminent during this forecast period :-.
-Significant runoff from higher elevations.
-Significant soil erosion is likely on exposed or scarred land surfaces.
-Large water settlements on roads and fields.
- Significant delays on traffic routes with some roads possibly impassable.
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Contact
Semelka Jackman
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Immediate / Extreme / Observed
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