FLASH FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FOR BVI UNTIL 6:00 P.M. May 10, 2014 - A flash flood warning has been issued for low-lying and flood prone areas in the British Virgin Islands. The warning, issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service, will remain in effect until 6:00 p.m. A flash flood warning means that moderate to major flooding is imminent or occurring in low-lying and flood prone areas. A persistent trough over the Northeast Caribbean is influencing the weather over the BVI and the Leeward Islands. It has resulted in moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms. Another inch to two inches of rainfall is likely in the next 12 hours. Persons in low-lying areas are being urged to move immediately to higher ground. Persons are also being advised not to attempt to cross swiftly flowing water by foot or by vehicle. It is important to note that just one foot of flowing water is enough to sweep vehicles off the road. The Department of Disaster Management advises motorists to stay off the roads. There are reports of blockage in some hillside areas and at least one retaining wall has collapsed. If you do not need to be on the road, you are strongly advised to remain at home.
Posted on: Sat, 10 May 2014 18:35:36 +0000
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