Flash Flood Warning for Antigua and Barbuda
A flash flood warning is in effect for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Antigua until 5:30 PM Wednesday.
A flash flood warning means that moderate to major flooding is occurring or imminent in the warning area. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Residents in low-lying or flood-prone areas should move quickly to higher ground immediately.
Those living along streams, creeks, and other vulnerable areas should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Do not attempt to cross swiftly flowing waters or waters of unknown depth by foot or by vehicle.
Note, just one foot of flowing water can be enough to sweep a car off the road.
When encountering flooded roads, be extremely cautious, and if in doubt, make the smart choice: turn around, don’t drown.
A trough over the Leeward and British Virgin Islands is causing periodic moderate to heavy showers.
Already, over 2 inches of rain has fallen, particularly in the south in the last 3 hours, and another 2 to 3 more inches are expected in the next 4 hours.
Hence, moderate to major flooding of low-lying and flood-prone areas is expected.
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services will continue to monitor the weather situation. Please stay tuned to local radio or television for warning updates.
Forecaster: Orvin Paige
This story was first published by Antigua News on May 7, 2024: antigua.news/2024/05/07/flash-flood-warning-for-antigua-and-barbuda. © 2024 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.
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