Flash-Flood Warning in effect for Northern, Eastern and Central parishes

The Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Flash-Flood Warning for Northern, Eastern and Central parishes of Barbados.

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 50.0 to 100.0 mm in heavy showers are expected across northern, eastern and central districts.

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 flow Significant flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads is possible.