Flash flood watch issued for northern and central districts

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The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a flash flood watch for northern and central districts, advising that scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms are possible in those areas.

A light wind regime is dominant across the region and as a result localised activity will be affecting the island, the BMS said.

Scattered moderate to heavy showers, as well as possible scattered thunderstorms, are expected across the northern and central districts of Barbados, with rainfall accumulation of one to two inches (25 to 50 mm).

Possible Impacts: 

• Water settlements on roads and fields, at the foot of hills and coastal roads.

• Objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast-moving water flows.

• Delays on traffic routes, with some roads becoming impassable in and out of minor towns.

Residents and visitors should also be aware that this alert level could elevate to red at short notice.

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 11:30 a.m. and will be terminated at 6 p.m. or sooner if conditions warrant. (BMS)