Met Office Update: Flash flood watch extended Loop Barbados

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[Update: 6:15 pm, July 16, 2022]

The flash flood watch has ben extended for six hours.

In an alert message issued at 6:11 pm, the Met Office, said the new watch is valid from 6pm today, Saturday, and will be terminated 12 midnight Sunday, July 17, 2022, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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A flash flood watch in effect for Barbados.

According to the Barbados Meteorological Services a tropical wave began to affect the island this morning, generating overcast skies, periods of rain and pockets of moderate to heavy showers.

As the day progresses, similar weather conditions will persist across the island.

Residents and visitors are advised to prepare for the possibility of strong runoff from higher elevations, traffic delays.

The advisory will be updated at 6 pm or sooner should conditions warrant.

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