Thursday, May 14, 2026

Flash flood watch in effect

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The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a flash flood watch for the island.

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.

A combination of light wind speeds and adequate daytime heating has generated some moderate to heavy showers across some central districts. These showers are forecast to spread across the island during the afternoon, and rainfall accumulations of 25.0 to 50.0 mm in moserate to heavy showers are likely. As a result, the BMS has issued a Flash-Flood Watch for Barbados

The flash flood watch will be terminated at 6 p.m. or sooner if conditions warrant.( PR)

 

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