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Flood Watch in Effect for Barbados: Heavy Rainfall Expected Tonight
Barbados under flood watch as heavy rainfall expected tonight due to a tropical wave. Barbados Meteorological Services warns of potential flooding in low-lying areas. Update expected on Friday at 6 a.m.
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A flood watch is in effect for Barbados.
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) said the island can expect heavy rainfall tonight that could generate flooding across low lying areas.
The forecasters explain that a tropical wave along with favourable upper-level conditions is affecting the island.
“Moderate to heavy rainfall already generated around an inch of rainfall in certain areas across the island. An additional 30.0 to 50.0 mm of rainfall is forecasted for tonight.”
The flood watch will be updated or terminated on Friday at 6 a.m.
