Flash-Flood Watch issued

As troughing and light winds continue affecting the island today, Thursday, September 19, 2024, pockets of moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected mainly across the central, northern and eastern sections of the island.

Expected rainfall accumulations of 30.0 to 75.0 mm are likely to produce flooding in the flood-prone areas of the central, northern, and eastern sections of the island today. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Flash-Flood Watch. These conditions will be most intense throughout the day with improvement coming into tonight.

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.

Take note of the following possible moderate to significant 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.

The public should follow recommendations from the Department of Emergency Management, as well as monitor the BMS, DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates.

This Flash-Flood Watch was issued at 9:00 a.m. today and will be terminated at 6:00 p.m. or sooner if conditions warrant.

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