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Message BMS_20211018152736 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 11:27:36 on 2021-10-18
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A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS ACROSS SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICTS
Effective
11:27:36 2021-10-18
Expires
18:00:00 2021-10-18
Description
This alert message is valid from 11:30AM 18th October, 2021 and will be TERMINATED at 6:00PM or sooner if conditions warrant.
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.
Hazard Info:-
**** Hazard Info ****
Maximum Rainfall Accumulations of 50.0 to 100.0 mm in heavy showers across western and southwestern districts.
Key Message: Residents and visitors should be prepared for the following possibilities:-. Some soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces. Water settlements on roads and fields. Increases water levels of existing water bodies (e.g ponds etc.). Some delays on traffic routes in the area.
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https://www.barbadosweather.org/weatherBarResp.php or our social media pages
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Racquel Davis
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Expected / Severe / Observed
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