A Flash-Flood Watch is now in effect for Barbados.
The Barbados Meteorological Services says conditions are expected to worsen into Wednesday, with improvement likely by Thursday night. A low-level trough moving across the region, combined with a more favourable upper-level atmosphere, is expected to produce mostly cloudy skies and periods of light to heavy showers, with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Rainfall totals of one to two inches are possible over the next 24 hours.
Officials caution that flooding could lead to soil erosion, pooling of water on roads and fields, higher water levels in ponds and other water bodies, delays on major routes, and debris – such as rocks and vegetation – washing onto roads and nearby property.
Residents are urged to travel with proper rain gear, leave early if they must be on the roads, and stay off the streets where possible.
The Flash-Flood Watch will be updated or lifted by 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, unless conditions change earlier. (BMS)
