Tracking Elsa: The BMS issues a flash flood warning for Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a flash flood warning for Barbados.

The BMS says maximum rainfall accumulations of 150 .0 to 200.0 mm resulting from heavy to violent showers are expected.

The forecasters advised there will be significant runoff from higher elevations, significant soil erosion is likely on exposed or scarred land surfaces, large water settlements on roads and fields and significant flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads is possible.

The flash flood warning will be updated at 11 a.m. or sooner if conditions warrant.