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Message BMS_20220906130633 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 09:06:33 on 2022-09-06
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A FLASH-FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
09:06:33 2022-09-06
Expires
18:00:00 2022-09-06
Description
This alert message is valid from 9 AM today 6th September 2022 and will be TERMINATED at 6 PM 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 tropical wave is currently affecting Barbados and is forecast to generate excessive rainfall across the island today. Current model guidance suggests that rainfall accumulations between 50mm and 75mm are possible for parts of the island today, which could result in flooding.
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 adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.).
-Significant delays on traffic routes with some roads possibly impassable.
-Large objects or debris from higher elevations may also become embedded within fast-moving water flows.
-Significant flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads is possible.
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https://www.barbadosweather.org/weatherBarResp.php or our social media pages
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Contact
Semelka Jackman
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Immediate / Extreme / Observed
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