Warning: This is not an Actual alert The alert below is marked as Test — not actionable to the general public.

CAP Alert · Test

Flash flood watch (Group4)

CAP XML
Expired: Flash Flood
Moderate severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 18 Aug 2026 10:27
  • Effective 08 Nov 2024 20:30
  • Onset 08 Nov 2024 20:30
  • Expires 09 Nov 2024 06:00
Severity
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor

Flash flooding is expected!

Response

Prepare

Area

St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Event description

A strong tropical wave is affecting the islands. This is generating overcast skies, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across SVG. There are already reports of swollen/raging rivers across various communities on the mainland from 2 inches of rainfall from the last 6 hours only. An additional 3 to 4 inches of rainfall is expected within the next 12 hours.

Instructions

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flash flooding (Arnos Vale, Kingstown or low lying/coastal areas) and landslides (Belmont, Mesopotamia and areas of elevated terrain) or near rivers and streams should exercise extreme caution. Avoid outdoors Pay attention to the information/next update from the Meteorological Services