Flash Flood Warning: Conditions and Impacts in Barbados, Updated Alert Message
August 20, 2023
"Stay informed about current weather conditions. Flash flood watch upgraded to warning. Expect unstable conditions, heavy rainfall, and potential soil erosion and water settlements."
This alert message is valid from 8:30 am and will be terminated at 12 noon or extended only if conditions warrant.
The flash flood watch has been upgraded to a warning.
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
Overnight the tail-end of the tropical wave generated close to an inch of rainfall across some parts of the island.
Today unstable conditions will continue to generate mostly cloudy to overcast skies and thunderstorm activity.
Additional rainfall accumulations of one to four inches in moderate to heavy rainfall activity, with possible higher isolated amounts, are likely throughout the day.
Key Message:
Soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces.
Water settlements on roads and fields which may lead to commuting delays and possible isolated diversions in and out of the city.
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.
