Flood watch extented to 6 a.m. Sunday

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

A flood watch is issued when the conditions are favourable for flooding within the next 48 hours. It does not mean that flooding will occur, but it is possible.

The BMS said the flood watch has been extended as unstable conditions associated with a confluent pattern continue to affect the island. Wet conditions are forecast into Sunday.

Additional rainfall accumulations of one to two inches with higher isolated amounts in occasional heavy to intense showers will be accompanied by gusty winds.

Conditions on the ground are already saturated and additional shower activity may cause flooding across the island. Therefore, this Watch may be elevated to a Warning on short notice if conditions warrant.

Key Messages:

Possible moderate to significant:-

• Soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces.
• Water settlements on roads and fields which may lead to commuting delays and possible isolated diversions.
• Increases in water levels of existing water bodies (e.g ponds etc.).
• Invasive excess water on roads, fields, storm drains/water canals and on property.
• Delays on traffic routes with some roads becoming impassable.