Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Barbados
By A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Issued: Wed, 3 Jul 2024 05:43 AM
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 Watch for Barbados. These conditions are predicted to peak this morning into the afternoon with some improvement tonight.
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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 will begin 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 with Maximum Rainfall Accumulations of 20.0 to 40.0 mm.
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 flooding within the Watch area. It does not mean that flooding will occur, but it is possible.
This Flash-Flood Watch was issued at 6am, 3rd July 2024, and will be terminated at 6pm or sooner if conditions warrant.
Credit: Barbados Met Services