Flash Flood Warning in effect for parts of Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a Flash-Flood Warning for central districts in Barbados. 

The BMS said, localized convection has already resulted in 1 to 2 inches of rainfall over central districts of the island. Further accumulations of 30.0

to 75.0 mm in heavy showers are expected as the afternoon progresses.

It has advised residents and visitors to be prepared for the following possibilities:- Significant runoff from higher elevations. Significant soil

erosion is likely on exposed or scarred land surfaces. Large water settlements on roads and fields. Significant adjustments to water

levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.). Significant delays on traffic routes with some roads possibly impassable. Large objects or

debris from higher elevations may also become embedded within fast-moving water flows. Significant flooding at the foot of hillsides

and coastal roads is possible. 

This alert warning will be terminated at 6 p.m. or sooner if conditions warrant.

A Flash-Flood Warning is issued when flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) is occurring or is imminent in the warning area.