A trough system is affecting the island and a Flash-Flood Watch has now been upgraded to Flash-Flood Warning for central, northern and some eastern districts.
The trough system affecting the island is causing mostly cloudy to overcast skies, heavy to intense showers and thunderstorm activity are possible. Due to the already saturated nature of the earth and rainfall accumulations between 2 and 3 inches expected, the BMS has issued a flash-flood warning, particularly for some northwestern, central and eastern districts, while a flash-flood watch is in effect for the remainder of the island.
Take note of te possible impacts:
- Runoff from higher elevations
- Soil erosion/land slippage on exposed or scarred land surfaces
- Water settlements on roads and fields
- Adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.)
- Large objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast-moving water flows
- Flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads
- Delays on traffic routes with some roads being impassable or cut off in and out of minor towns.
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.
The alert 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 Watch was issued at 11:15 a.m. today, Wednesday, September 18, 2024, and will be terminated at 6:00 p.m. today or sooner if conditions warrant.
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