NEWS RELEASE

Friday, December 15, 2017 at 5:00 a.m

NEWS RELEASE

*** FLASH FLOOD WATCH DISCONTINUED FOR NORTHERN PARISHES***

The Meteorological Service has discontinued:

• A Flash Flood Watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of
northern parishes.

• Effective immediately.

• Satellite imagery and Radar reports indicated a decrease in showers
across northern parishes last night into this morning.

• A FLASH FLOOD WATCH means that flash flooding is possible and
residents are advised to take precautionary measures, keep informed
by listening to further releases from the Meteorological Service
and be ready for quick action if flooding is observed or if a
Warning is issued.

The Meteorological Service will continue to monitor the situation.

END


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