BMS_20241102152229 Barbados_Meteorological_Services 2024-11-02T15:22:29-00:00 Actual Alert Public GEO SAFETY MET en-US Met Precip event Expected Extreme Observed 2024-11-02T22:00:00-00:00 Barbados Meteorological Services A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS Excessive rainfall today, Saturday 2nd Novemeber, 2024 could generate flooding across low lying areas in Barbados, especially across northern districts. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Flash-flood watch. Hazard Info:- **** Hazard Info **** Possible Impacts There is the medium possibility of significant flooding which may result in 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 . 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 Mid to upper level instability is affecting the island with cloudy skies along with sunny periods, intermittent scattered moderate to heavy showers and scattered thunderstorms. Rainfall accumulation of 1 to 2 inches (25.0 to 50.0mm) are forecast. 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 11:30 am Saturday 2nd Novemeber, 2024 and will be updated/terminated at 6:00 pm Saturday 2nd Novemeber, 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 1xOWyWYvjTrG3WFXYd6EG11wA0Q= kVPNyRi2dKdNS+no3UgBeJmk2TEvH11qpUD7zNJh4hdgAi7kNEcafFTrtczuKe5F K7Ki+6rEsxSRsreKe7p4nM0QuVP/IqDbsLxNc9/HllrDbWBwmvN+VNWU9rQm5VHR n3WNHbHXzYmmsj3AveEH5ovC2QijYBuGd0czWQEuExavynU5xHEWjsUWFNJLqtS9 p2viGtrX/qooWb8dn4VDJQFMwtphcT7K4WpMU4dkHvQ1pjycYAoPoJcE+wOB+BEK TlpzJQfE9f2DQcvCg8b8bgffi4gUn8ilTe9B3UXQITEaN/YzAFDmO13k1zsVIlkf DoWyOlQvzJtv+tCBzX67Vw== 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==