A flash flood warning is in effect for Barbados.
A flash flood warning is issued when rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time — generally less than six hours — is occurring or is imminent in the warning area.
Hazard Info
Unstable conditions are affecting Barbados, as a result, maximum rainfall Accumulations of 25.0 to 50.0 mm in light to heavy showers and periods of rain are already occuring.
Key Message:
Imminent extreme:-
- Soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces.
- Noticeable increases in water levels of existing water bodies (e.g ponds etc.). Time-consuming commuting delays with some roads becoming impassible in and out of city.
- Possible Life-threatening:- Invasive excess water on roads, fields, storm drains/water canals and on property.
This alert message is valid from 9:15 p.m. Saturday and will be terminated at 6 a.m. on Sunday or
sooner if conditions warrant.
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