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Message BMS_20240420165045 de Barbados_Meteorological_Services envoyé au 12:50:45 sur 2024-04-20
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Résumé des alertes
A FLASH-FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR NORTHERN DISTRICTS OF BARBADOS
Efficace
12:50:45 2024-04-20
Expire
18:00:00 2024-04-20
Description
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.
Hazard Info:-
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Excessive rainfall this afternoon Saturday 20th April, 2024 will generate flooding across low lying areas in the vicinity of northern districts of Barbados and surrounding areas. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Flash Flood Warning. These conditions are predicted to peak this afternoon with some improvement on Saturday 20th April, 2024 during the late evening.
Possible Impacts
-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.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.
Discussion
Light wind speeds, strong daytime heating and adequate moisture in the atmosphere from the trough system are affecting northern districts of the island. Mostly cloudy skies with intermittent scattered heavy to intense showers are forecast with rainfall accumulation of 40.0 mm to 75.0 mm.
This Flash Flood Warning was issued at 1245 PM Saturday 20th April, 2024 and will be terminated at 6:00 PM Saturday 20th April, 2024 or sooner if conditions warrant.
For more information specific to your area, please visit
https://www.barbadosweather.org/marineBarResp.php, our social media pages or call our hotline at 976-2376 or the office at 535-0022.
Instructions
For more information and authentication of this message kindly use the direct web link provided in this message, or visit our social media pages http://www.barbadosweather.org | Facebook@BarbadosMeteorologicalServices | Instagram@BarbadosMetServices | Twitter@BarbadosMet
Contact
Brian Murray
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