Saturday, April 18, 2026

Flash-Flood Watch extended for the island

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A flash-flood watch remains in effect for the island.

The watch has been extended due to low-level convergence aided by a favourable upper-level pattern that is currently generating pockets of heavy to intense showers, periods of rain and thunderstorm activity across the island

Since early this morning, parts of Christ Church and St. Philip have reported significant rainfall, accumulating between 1 and 2 inches. With continued rainfall expected, further accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, and potentially higher isolated amounts, are anticipated this afternoon and 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.

The watch will be updated or terminated at 6 p.m. or sooner if conditions warrant.

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