Friday, April 17, 2026

Flash flood watch in effect

Date:

Share post:

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)

 

Related articles

Sun halo spotted

Barbadians can spot a Sun Halo in the sky today, which appears to be a rainbow encircling the...

Police searching for suspects in carjacking attack

Police are on the hunt for the men who attacked a man, struck him with a gun and stole his...

Gum Air announces fuel surcharge for flights to Guyana

PARAMARIBO – The Suriname-based Gum Air has announced a fuel surcharge of US$25 for the one-way trip to...

Suspected gas leak at General Post Office at Cheapside

Staff and customers of the General Post Office at Cheapside Bridgetown were forced to evacuate the building this...