Flash flood watch issued for some northern, northeastern and central districts

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a flash flood watch for parts of St James, St Thomas, St Peter, St Andrew, St Joseph and St Lucy and St John. 

The BMS says light winds along with daytime heating could trigger between one and three inches of rainfall and thunderstorm activity this afternoon.

These conditions are expected to improve during the late evening and into tonight. 

Impacts include 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.).
• Marginally invasive excess water on roads, fields, storm drains/water canals and on property.
• Residents and visitors should also be aware that this alert level could elevate to red.

What you should do: The public is encouraged to monitor the BMS, DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates. 

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 flash flood watch was issued at 11:50 a.m. and will be terminated at 6 p.m. or sooner if conditions warrant. (BMS)