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Flash-Flood Warning in effect Western and North-Western parishes

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The Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Flash-Flood Warning for Western and North-Western parishes.

A flash-flood warning is issued when rapid 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.

Maximum Rainfall Accumulations of 30.0 to 75.0 mm in heavy showers are likely across western, northwestern and central parishes.

Residents and visitors should note that the following impacts are imminent during this forecast period :-. Strong runoff from higher elevations. Soil erosion likely on bared or scarred land surfaces. Debris such as small rocks, mud and tree foliage could end up on roads and property. Traffic delays are likely. Flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads is possible.

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