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.
The Barbados Meteorological Services says a trough system is affecting the island.
Rainfall accumulations up to 1.5 inches have already been recorded, with an additional 2 to 3 inches likely across the island.
The BMS says the following are possible:
- Soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces.
- Water settlements on roads and fields which may lead to commuting delays and possible isolated diversions in and out of city.
- Increases in water levels of existing water bodies (e.g ponds etc).
- Marginally invasive excess water on roads, fields, storm drains/water canals and on property.
This alert will be updated at 6:00 a.m. tomorrow or sooner if conditions warrant, and public is warned that this alert could be elevated at short notice.
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