BMS_20240712123257 Barbados_Meteorological_Services 2024-07-12T12:32:57-00:00 Actual Alert Public GEO SAFETY MET en-US Met Precip event Expected Extreme Observed 2024-07-12T22:00:00-00:00 Barbados Meteorological Services A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS 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 **** As a tropical Wave affects the island throughout the day, excessive rainfall could generate flooding across low-lying areas of Barbados. Maximum Rainfall Accumulations of 25.0 to 50.0 mm in light to heavy showers and periods of rain are possible with isolated higher amounts. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Flash-Flood Watch and a Yellow Thunderstorm Alert. These conditions are expected to abate into tonight . Possible Impacts -There is the medium possibility of significant flooding which may result in; Soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces. Water settlements on roads and fields. Increases in water levels of existing water bodies (e.g ponds etc.). Residents and visitors should also be aware that this alert level could elevate to red. What you should do -The public should follow recommendations from the department of emergency management and monitor the BMS, DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates. Discussion As the tropical wave affects the island throughout today, occasional bursts of heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to generate up to 50mm of rainfall which could result in short-onset flooding events at various times throughout the day. This Flash-Flood Watch or Warning was issued at 8:30am Friday 12th July 2024 and will be terminated at 6:00 pm Friday 12th July 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 Sabu Best inhibit-email false inhibit-smartphone false N3tGpzwcyWuFCTAKQkaUfb9BE2k= uTNU6s8U3ddvaUpWpHaJPzQxoGlTt/kYWImdRdZEBrI2ZhR6afzcBuJL6mexwkYp agOwEa0gWHS+gqyIoPrsEDy/BjhsqHNtu+kw1Gfhc2Ai5Y5hBZYW6AcTo7HCzdFd jxMPJBbgJupp00CwPClPdtbtGBSbiUjlscpcpKHfeWchDv8GKAhsMyB2jh8CGO9+ SPBDMCIa7U1PKvkEavpizh2XnE2IfdAT7VAL99zEtZtf0dw2W6xIF2sHyvNHGixY fyr7jcKcyaXpK2ylOqw3K+4JkyEf4yub3BqyT05gfSy+cPjLzYLl4gUDQdBTaQ+z ffMAly3fOIs+mXjchSud2g== 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==