Flash Flood Warning 2nd October 2024

A FLASH-FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR CENTRAL, WESTERN AND SOUTHERN
DISTRICTS OF BARBADOS
Excessive rainfall today, Wednesday 2nd October, 2024 will generate flooding across low lying areas in the vicinity of central, western
and southern districts. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a flash-flood warning. These conditions are predicted
to peak this afternoon with some improvement tonight.
*** Hazard Info ***
Possible Impacts
-There is the high possibility of significant flooding which will result in 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.
What you should do
-The public should follow recommendations from the department of emergency management and moniter BMS, DEM and GIS websites
and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates.
Discussion
Light winds, strong daytime heating and available moisture is generating localized activity across some districts of Barbados. Mostly
cloudy with breaks of sunshine, scattered heavy to intense showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecast with rainfall accumulation of
40 to 75 mm.
General Information
A flash-flood warning is issued when rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6
hours) is occurring or is imminent in the warning area. This Flash-Flood Warning was issued at 12:30 pm Wednesday 2nd October,
2024 terminated at 6:00 pm today or sooner if conditions warrant.
For more information specific to your area, please visit
www.barbadoswe..., our social media pages or call our hotline at 976-2376 or the office at 535-0022.