Flash-flood watch in effect

This alert message is valid from 7:50 am and will be updated at 12 noon or sooner if conditions warrant.

A flash-flood watch is in effect for Barbados.

A flash-flood watch is issued when heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than six hours) could result in flash flooding within the watch area. It does not mean that flooding will occur, but it is possible.

Hazard Info

A tropical wave affecting the island is generating cloudy skies with moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorm activity is possible throughout the day.

Wet conditions will persist throughout the weekend with current model guidance suggesting that most of the intense convection associated with the wave may occur tonight. Rainfall accumulations of one to four inches and possibly isolated higher amounts are forecast over the weekend.

This watch may be upgraded to warning at short notice.

Key Message:

• Soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces.
• Water settlements on roads and fields which may lead to commuting delays and possible isolated diversions in and out of city.
• Increases in water levels of existing water bodies (e.g ponds etc.).
• Marginally invasive excess water on roads, fields, storm drains/water canals and on property.