Flash flood watch extended until 6 a.m. Sunday

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has extended the flash flood watch for the island until 6 a.m. Sunday.

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.

This alert message is valid from 6 p.m. Saturday and will be terminated at 6 a.m. on Sunday, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Radar data and observations continue to show significant areas of precipitation to the east of the
island. About one to two inches of rainfall was recorded across the island throughout the day, with a further one to two inches possible overnight, which can lead to flooding as soils are already saturated.

Key Message:

Possible moderate to significant:

• Runoff from higher elevations.
• Soil erosion/land slippage on exposed or scarred land surfaces.
• Water settlements on roads and fields.
• Adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.).
• Large objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast moving water flows.
• Flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads.
• Delays on traffic routes with some roads being impassable or cutoff in and out of minor towns.