Flash-Food Watch in Effect for Barbados: Unstable Conditions Expected to Cause Heavy Showers and Accumulations of 1-2 Inches

A flash food watch is in effect for Barbados as unstable conditions are affecting the island and are likely to generate accumulations of 1 to 2 inches (25 to 50mm), with isolated higher amounts, in scattered moderate to heavy showers throughout the afternoon.

Key Message

Possible moderate to significant:

-Runoff from higher elevations.

-Soil erosion on exposed or scarred land surfaces.

-Water settlements on roads and fields at the foot of hills and coastal roads.

-Adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.). –

-Objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast-moving water flows.

-Delays on traffic routes with some roads becoming impassable in and out of minor towns.

This alert message is valid from 12 NOON 26th, October 2023 and will be UPDATED/TERMINATED at 6 PM or sooner if conditions

warrant.

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.

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