Severe thunderstorm warning and a flash-flood warning in effect for Barbados

A severe thunderstorm warning is issued when significant lightning activity is expected in a short period of time (generally less than six

hours) or is already occurring within the warning area.

Severe lightning activity associated with widespread thunderstorms from the tropical wave is moving onshore.

Imminent or already occurring lightning activity at or near your location. Increased likelihood of power outages if lightning strikes power utility infrastructure. Danger to life due to significant lightning activity.

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.

Maximum Rainfall Accumulations of 25.0 to 50.0 mm in heavy to violent showers associated with the tropical wave are moving onshore.

Residents and visitors should note that the following impacts are imminent during this forecast period :-. 

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.

Both warnings will be updated at noon today, Wednesday, June 30. (Barbados Met Office)