Flash flood warning in effect of central districts

A flash flood warning is currently in effect for central districts and will be update at 6 p.m. or sooner if conditions warrant.

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.

The intertropical convergence zone in combination with a low-level trough system continues to affect Barbados. This afternoon, 4 inches of rainfall was recorded in Holetown. With the observed reduction in wind speeds, localized activity is expected across northern, northeastern, western, and central parishes this afternoon. This activity is likely to generate further accumulations of up to 3 inches. Due to the already saturated nature of the soils, any additional rainfall is likely to cause flooding.

Key Message:
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. (BMS)