Flash Flood Watch issued for Dominica

flood watchThe Dominica Meteorological Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Dominica.

This as weak unstable conditions, fuelled by a low-level trough and light winds, have been producing an area of light to moderate and isolated heavy shower and thunderstorm activity mainly across the central portion of the island chain, including Dominica.

A Flash Flood Watch means flash flooding is possible.

The watch was issued at 10:30 am on Friday and remains in effect till 6:00 pm.

“Pockets of shower and thunderstorm activity have intensified across the interior of Dominica due to the mountainous terrain. As a result, rivers fed from these areas may become swollen and could produce flooding downstream,” the Meteorological Service said in a statement. “Persons in communities 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.”

The Meteorological Service will continue to monitor the situation and DNO will publish information when it becomes available.

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5 Comments

  1. Way to go!
    September 17, 2016

    Flash flood when you come please help us get rid of whomever calls themselves ‘Bayfriont’!

  2. September 16, 2016

    Heavenly father ,i know it is the rainy season , i ask have mercy on Dominica and Dominicans . Amen

  3. Bayfront
    September 16, 2016

    could careless…..in fact let nature take it’s course if the floods come and do damage who cares…..dominica is engulfed in wickedness so that way of punishment whenever it comes is justified to the MAX!!

    • Tell the Facts
      September 16, 2016

      Everyone, especially in the secular world has at least a streak of wickedness in them some, more so than others. You are no exception. You would not be a human being if you were not.

    • amindom
      September 17, 2016

      Bayfront, what is wrong with you? Wickedness you are.

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