FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR SAINT LUCIA.

GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA
Department of Infrastructure, Port & Energy

METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES
HEWANORRA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Tel: (758) 454 6550 or (758) 721 7139
Fax: (758) 454 9705
Hotline: (758) 454 3452

Date: 20 August 2021.

PRESS RELEASE: FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR SAINT LUCIA.

Heavy rainfall over Saint Lucia during the past 24 hours has raised the possibility of flooding and landslides in parts of the island prone to those hazards. Additional showers are expected this afternoon and early tonight associated with moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave. The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services has therefore issued a flood warning for Saint Lucia with effect from 2:00 pm today until midnight.

Residents and motorists, especially those in areas prone to flooding and landslides are urged to exercise extreme caution in their activities.

All residents of Saint Lucia are asked to pay attention to further announcements from the Saint Lucia Meteorological Services and NEMO.

Thomas Auguste / Meteorologist
Saint Lucia Meteorological Services.