A flash flood watch is now in effect for Barbados as the island braces for heavy rainfall associated with an approaching tropical wave.

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) said generally wet conditions are expected today and tomorrow, with an additional one to two inches of rainfall possible tonight as the system moves across the island.

Forecasters warned that excessive rainfall could lead to flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas. Possible impacts include water settling on roads and fields, isolated diversions, rising water levels in ponds and other water bodies, and minor flooding affecting properties. The BMS noted that the watch could be upgraded to a warning if conditions deteriorate.