BMS_20240703143654 Barbados_Meteorological_Services 2024-07-03T14:36:54-00:00 Actual Alert Public GEO SAFETY MET en-US Met Precip event Expected Extreme Observed 2024-07-03T22:00:00-00:00 Barbados Meteorological Services UPDATE: FLASH-FLOOD WARNING DOWNGRADED TO A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH The tropical wave will continue to affect Barbados bringing light to moderate showers with occasional gusty winds today 3rd July 2024 with a gradual improvement in conditions this afternoon into tonight. Hazard Info:- **** Hazard Info **** Possible Impacts -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 should follow recommendations from the department of emergency management.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 The tropical wave of interest brought moderate to violent showers across Barbados throughout the morning. Rainfall accumulations of in excess of 2 inches were observed across much of the island with isolated higher amounts near 3 inches. Further rainfall accumalations of up to 1 inch is likely in the next few hours. 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 10.30 AM, 3rd July, 2024 and will be terminated at 6 PM 3rd 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 Semelka Jackman inhibit-email false inhibit-smartphone false NJRGEy2a3fz90V+4Shd44N38u0A= Q81EeKAtbnXTxSEebSOl15/97bNKuFhw/O77YaGludYIZsbfOKCRQ5hrYCAu1ebv bBYKoz+AJcWWuVN+Vn0ZqOKj/Iu1RRGe4tB7LmTA2A2AXXu/x5ItnGvV6idJm4pw X43iMpt1L86BYVwLPLBiYiqWZq7kr52a4SUmj0YPOD9T5nhaiXxyYOlcQK+6pWJQ FFQ1JvnmZXLPDolTxHVW9/JeseF8ZvW65juD861tkzzWfOctjHgKlWq4UlygetE7 dh8YrHj90Zu9ZFtODaa59wbutHw0q7qJ1ekmUF4+j1U5AfHI8IadtMo1g79iIOf9 8JYBlxIb8UnYnNj4F2+B8Q== 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==