Flood watch in effect for Dominica

Flooding in Pointe Michel on Thursday afternoon

The Meteorological Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Dominica until 6 a.m. Friday August 4th, 2017

Lingering moisture and instability associated with a strong tropical wave are currently affecting the Lesser Antilles. This has been generating cloudy to overcast conditions with moderate and isolated heavy showers, periods of rain and isolated thunderstorm activity across Dominica during the past 3 days.

The activity is forecast to continue to affect the island over the next 12 hours. The current model projected rainfall is for accumulations in excess of 3 inches or over 76mm with higher amounts especially in elevated areas during the period.

Due to the already saturated nature of the soils, persons in areas that are prone to flooding, landslide and falling rocks should be vigilant and take all precautionary measures to protect life and property as flash flooding is possible. Be extremely cautious if you must cross bridges or use vulnerable roadways.

A Flash Flood Watch means flash flooding is possible.

The Meteorological Service will continue to monitor the situation and the Flood Watch will be updated as necessary.

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12 Comments

  1. August 5, 2017

    96 you mean the other way around. Lennox that’s obssess with Skeritt. never heard of climate changes jackass.

  2. August 4, 2017

    We will fight each other as much as we can, one thing for sure we can do what we want, we cannot fight with mother nature, Heaven and Earth shall pass away, but the Creator’s world shall not

  3. pashy coco
    August 4, 2017

    International Airport in Dominica??? A Terrain unstable!!!

  4. Just Passing Through
    August 4, 2017

    Please stay safe everyone.

  5. TRUTH
    August 3, 2017

    Macustrie By pass see how the river was; let’s see by morning 7am

    • DoNK
      August 4, 2017

      The bypass is doing what it was designed to do…

    • Really
      August 5, 2017

      Give us a report nuh,you were waiting for morning.

  6. %
    August 3, 2017

    Skerrit will say is Lennox that do that!!! When the heat is unbearable too,just ask Skerrit,and listen to his answer,Why is it that he is so enamored with that name?Funny!!
    BE CAREFUL EVERYONE!!

    • Just Passing Through
      August 3, 2017

      %

      You cannot be serious.

    • Me
      August 4, 2017

      @% …Everything has to be political for you and why try to instigate ? You seem to me to be one of those persons who like to mind your neighbors every move and find some way to stir out trouble, just for you to sit , criticize and laugh. There are discussions which should not be political in no way shape or form and this one is definitely one. Grow the hell up @%

  7. Elie
    August 3, 2017

    Today rock fell from the mountain in coulibistrie eh. Hmm Lord protect us :(

  8. Whiteboi
    August 3, 2017

    We can’t seem to catch a break….
    Be safe everyone…

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