St Vincent and the Grenadines have been placed under a flash flood watch as unstable conditions continue to affect those islands.
The Meteorological Office says cloudy to overcast skies, pockets of light to heavy showers, periods of light rain and isolated thunderstorms will persist across St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Model guidance suggests rainfall accumulations of 75 mm – 100mm (approximately 3-4 inches) with isolated higher amounts in mountainous areas are possible within the upcoming days. During the last 24 hours, various stations have already recorded in excess of an inch (25 mm) of rainfall.
Due to the already saturated nature of soils, the flood advisory that was already in effect for a low risk of flooding has been upgraded to a Flash-Flood watch for St Vincent and the Grenadines until further notice.
Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides or near rivers and streams have been advised to exercise extreme caution.
A flood watch is issued when conditions are favourable and there exists the possibility of flooding during the watch period. This flash-flood watch may be upgraded to a warning if conditions warrant