BMS_20240703110711 Barbados_Meteorological_Services 2024-07-03T11:07:11-00:00 Actual Alert Public GEO SAFETY MET en-US Met Precip event Immediate Extreme Observed 2024-07-03T22:00:00-00:00 Barbados Meteorological Services A FLASH-FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS Excessive rainfall today Wednesday 3rd July 2024 could generate flooding across low-lying areas in Barbados and the surrounding areas. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Flash-Flood Warning for Barbados. These conditions are predicted to peak this morning into the afternoon with some improvement during the course of this afternoon. 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. - 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 A tropical wave has already begun to affect Barbados this morning, Wednesday 3rd July 2024. Mostly cloudy skies with periods of heavy to intense showers, accompanied by gusty winds, and possible isolated thunderstorms are forecast. Rainfall Accumulations of 32mm ( over 1 inch) have already occurred across some sections of the island and another 25mm to 75mm (1 to 3 inches) are possible. General Information A flash-flood warning is issued when rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) is occurring or is imminent in the warning area. This Flash-Flood Warning was issued at 7am, 3rd July 2024, and will be terminated at 6pm 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 NPxhQbXccEdjPJr7U8FzrtsF3r4= gMoTGQaGeiLcyo62ED1o+GNcYjCK1wmMeAdWAshT9ndkJlwt5xNJG9yj0yY42DR6 2cKyDrOACV1mbANJHQdLoTmGDdyoXmlJzX3W+4MMM9/g+w7JEI/IO3gOwPMfhFVv u2oq4LIZq1aAf8xNuQaUGZdVqwIsgssjwRy/I6W/tum3syC6MIvpiaG4FaU7Nkvl z4xmOOZuoYhSXTJkkIXKjdV131EsaeaoOdQisk56BS+0mPstoXx3dN/RZ3oxZgzo u9a2zQexrAfefmpwJWqnvS/+VVSsLWDw60gJvClA4LF3ZaEWKUTFCsPwif3VhHMd sUhzoqk0vjV+i1D9AcL9jw== 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==