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Flash Flood Watch Issued for Barbados: Possible Moderate to Significant Impact
Flash flood watch issued for Barbados due to heavy rainfall. Possible moderate to significant impacts include runoff, soil erosion, water settlements, and traffic delays. Alert valid from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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A flash flood watch is in effect for Barbados.
A flash flood watch is issued when heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than six hours) could result in flash flooding within the watch area. It does not mean that flooding will occur, but it is possible.
Hazard Info
The trough system will continue affecting the island with possible maximum rainfall accumulations of one to two inches (25.0 to 50.0 mm).
Due to the state of the ground and shower activity forecast for this afternoon, a flash flood watch has been issued.
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.
Residents and visitors should also be aware that this alert level could elevate to red.
This alert message is valid from 12 p.m. on Saturday and will be updated or terminated at 6 p.m. or sooner if conditions warrant.
