FLOOD WARNING FOR DOMINICA HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 6AM TOMORROW FRIDAY OCTOBER 2nd, 2020.

THE FLOOD WARNING FOR DOMINICA HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 6AM TOMORROW FRIDAY OCTOBER 2nd 2020.

A FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR DOMINICA FROM 6PM THIS EVENING TO 6AM TOMORROW MORNING.

Issued at 6: 00p.m. Thursday October 1st, 2020.

The Meteorological Service has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for Dominica

* From 6pm this evening to 6am, Friday October 2nd, 2020

* Unstable conditions due to the passage of a strong tropical wave and an upper level trough are affecting Dominica. Radar imagery continue to show light to moderate showers and isolated areas of heavy showers and thunderstorms affecting sections of Dominica. The forecast is for showers and thunderstorm activity as well as gusty winds to continue to affect the island during tonight. Flash flooding is therefore expected.

A FLASH FLOOD WARNING MEANS FLASH FLOODING IS ALREADY OCCURRING OR IS EXPECTED DURING THE PERIOD.

People in areas or communities that are prone to flooding, landslide and falling rocks should be vigilant and should take all precautionary measures to protect life and property.

This warning may be extended, downgraded or discontinued should conditions become necessary.

POSSIBLE IMPACTS FOR DOMINICA

· Shallow rivers, streams, gutters and ravines may overflow their banks and flood surrounding areas. Roadways may also be flooded.

· Landslides due to intense rainfall as well as rock falls from overhanging cliffs

Loose objects may become missiles in gusty winds. Gusty winds may result in dangerous sea conditions, especially on the east coast.

Residents should continue to monitor for updated information from The Dominica Meteorological Service as it becomes available.

Please note that a greater degree of cloudiness, more frequent rainfall and higher rainfall amounts are normally experienced across the east coast and interior of Dominica.