A flash flood warning is in effect for Barbados until around 6 p.m.
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.
Occasional moderate to heavy downpours continue to move across Barbados and the warning has been extended to encompass the entire island, effective immediately.
There has already been one to two inches of rainfall, mainly across the northern sections of the island. A further one to two inches is possible this afternoon.
Residents and visitors should note that the following impacts are imminent during this forecast period:-
– Significant runoff from higher elevations.
– Significant soil erosion is likely on exposed or scarred land surfaces.
– Large water settlements on roads and fields.
– Significant adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.).
– Significant delays on traffic routes with some roads possibly impassable.
– Large objects or debris from higher elevations may also become embedded within fast moving water flows.
– Significant flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads is possible. (PR/SAT)
