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Flash Flood Warning in Effect for Northern and Central Districts of Barbados: Updates and Precautions
"Barbados flash flood warning issued for northern and central districts due to heavy rain. Updates available until 6 p.m. or sooner if necessary. Monitor conditions."
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A flash flood warning is in effect for Barbados for northern and central districts.
A flash flood warning is issued when rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than six hours) is occurring or is imminent in the warning area.
Moderate to heavy showers are currently in progress over northern and central districts. These showers are expected to continue throughout the afternoon with occasional breaks.
The forecast is for one to two inches of rain, with isolated higher amounts in the warning area.
This alert is valid from 11.30 a.m. and will be updated/terminated at 6 p.m. or sooner, if conditions warrant. (PR/SAT)
