BMS_20241031173326 Barbados_Meteorological_Services 2024-10-31T17:33:26-00:00 Actual Alert Public GEO SAFETY MET en-US Met Precip event Expected Extreme Observed 2024-10-31T22:00:00-00:00 Barbados Meteorological Services A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS Flash-flooding possible as unstable conditions continue to affect the island. Hazard Info:- **** Hazard Info **** Possible Impacts Key Message: Possible moderate to significant:- Soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces. Water settlements on roads and fields which may lead to commuting delays and possible isolated diversions in and out of city. Increases in water levels of existing water bodies (e.g ponds etc.). Marginally invasive excess water on roads, fields, storm drains/water canals and on property. Residents and visitors should also be aware that this alert level could elevate to red. What you should do The public is 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 Unstable conditions are affecting the island and, along with occasional cloudiness and possible isolated thunderstorms, could generate 1 to 2 inches of rainfall in moderate to heavy showers. General Information 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. This Flash Flood Watch was issued at 01:30pm on October 31st, 2024 and will be updated/terminated at 06:00pm on October 31st, 2024 or sooner if conditions warrant. For more information specific to your area, please visit https://www.barbadosweather.org/marineBarResp.php, our social media pages or call our hotline at 976-2376 or the office at 535-0022. For more information and authentication of this message kindly use the direct web link provided in this message, or visit our social media pages http://www.barbadosweather.org | Facebook@BarbadosMeteorologicalServices | Instagram@BarbadosMetServices | Twitter@BarbadosMet http://www.barbadosweather.org Andre Brathwaite inhibit-email false inhibit-smartphone false yZE47rxUgtVECcCuCRZWvULbM/E= oetSuBjyWqiAFZzRRZNDJm/E2w0M4gDrsKmdKJZim2HoyzJpFXQOXVMilhqrP1J3 J1myghduLdUhBsFzDWDT5NdyPyMQB5drIEiIH8FmGZIyVVIcBdUN1m58eOU1Euda orH1HLoNfOd9dqayXrKII05YOvFI4yNkJXa8Er4ewbUWgJWA0ceTkV57/0tbK4d+ Q8vZCmVde6yFeUYOhDZetNgIaP2ZR/WcEo+3x5TtfCYegoqn+YJyIGHBRV/V8SpA Rm8INvKcv75+ylEJc3lv8JOfBHe9sJVcvc1jbCT4pPh07YrVALszwS6dBBFCL05L 2CPEzQtxGIc3gtYAapfcNA== MIIDnDCCAoQCCQCTMea3fS6VKDANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQsFADCBjzELMAkGA1UEBhMC QkIxEzARBgNVBAcMCkJyaWRnZXRvd24xEzARBgNVBAoMCkdvdmVybm1lbnQxDDAK BgNVBAsMA0JNUzEeMBwGA1UEAwwVQmFyYmFkb3MgTWV0IFNlcnZpY2VzMSgwJgYJ KoZIhvcNAQkBFhlzYWJ1LmJlc3RAYmFyYmFkb3MuZ292LmJiMB4XDTIyMDkzMDE4 MjUzOVoXDTI1MDkyOTE4MjUzOVowgY8xCzAJBgNVBAYTAkJCMRMwEQYDVQQHDApC cmlkZ2V0b3duMRMwEQYDVQQKDApHb3Zlcm5tZW50MQwwCgYDVQQLDANCTVMxHjAc BgNVBAMMFUJhcmJhZG9zIE1ldCBTZXJ2aWNlczEoMCYGCSqGSIb3DQEJARYZc2Fi dS5iZXN0QGJhcmJhZG9zLmdvdi5iYjCCASIwDQYJKoZIhvcNAQEBBQADggEPADCC AQoCggEBAM73xGPbMDcVeaUhI87YBqj4j6nVCPELvH54UdI637BjZlTazvPk2BLj n5el6Ar9jKfDDZ5VOAsaU+4iMB/dUp37k9jvi2epeO/xH93sdmf27sS5eo5N+o6A QoC5mKNaMa1MaQxdJ1A1UOFJnjq1FnJrbLwKR+dq2nU+1pww/Y7uGQrp9c4X8RP2 IA31p14UMe6kKSVbx9XQbGIYSX2ytwT+HRjZtD+ayba6y3WRXmyr8+BuhzYUj/nY iBF7BPZLD+HwxBVl0xOo08U7LJrS1797U3GU750s2PsvFgZE8JXgv6NVwtyhPH2I ebljPPR+hVwfbGQdgIFoE2uUJvcn34sCAwEAATANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQsFAAOCAQEA rLbMtLGGqmBHb2MSRfkolSLvIjP6Nro/oEMsLknHbLmPL331e/jTJ8x73bZQPOKj Pk8GIJWyUpX7WEDBHxx/yO42gcGRq+CkQ+Ad//SezRXNgaq5c846txkKfBde5mJt VbLtb6jIS+uhjYyK6bjDZYDtcPQWqjeuM6ngng5nORkzbCuHOTSF5YBWPtNWJm7h vPcBnmJick0IUZTpYsko0kJJpcTxFUL9nMTOYC4tlWGQYStldEaizi0F6NY3oE++ hN2pWEe8+HJrnCyULClEfC4HPE8JCp4teTH2YTLSZ3D0mKPEQQtn9fmTcvOoEOTt mHGQN2TNMluX4mAi1y+T8g==