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BULLETIN
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES
2:41 PM ECT SAT, AUG 16, 2025

A flash flood watch is in effect for low-lying and flood-prone areas of the British Virgin Islands, valid from 2 p.m. today until 10 p.m. tonight.

A flash flood watch means that moderate to major flooding is possible but not imminent in the watch area. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

Residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas should make preparations for flooding to safeguard life and property. They should be prepared to move to higher ground if flooding rains develop or a flash flood warning is issued.

Outer rainbands associated with dangerous Hurricane Erin just north of the Leeward and British Virgin Islands are causing periodic heavy showers.

Already, up to 2 inches of rain have fallen in some places in the last 12 hours, and another 2 or more inches is possible in the next 12 hours. Hence, moderate to major flooding of low-lying and flood prone areas is possible.

Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services will continue to monitor the weather situation. Please stay tuned to local radio or television for watch updates and possible warnings.

Forecaster: Bernell Simon