Dominica faces heavy rainfall, flash flooding, rough seas and waves up to 12 feet as a strong tropical wave affects the island from August 14 to 16.
Dominica: The Dominica Meteorological Service has issued a three-day Flood Watch and a Small-Craft Warning and High Surf Advisory for Dominica as a strong tropical wave is expected to affect the island. Both the advisories are in effect from Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Issuing the severe weather bulletin, the Dominica Meteorological Service has classified the flood watch at a medium threat level, reporting that from Friday night, the country will experience moderate to heavy showers with rainfall totals of about two to four inches and higher amounts possible in elevated areas.
The weather service has informed the citizens that the weather conditions could lead to rising water levels in rivers, streams and drains, with possibility of flash flooding. Other possible impacts could be road closures, travel delays, landslides and rockfall.
In addition, there is also a risk of the conditions damaging property and farmland, as well as disrupting normal activities.
According to the issued small craft warning and high surf advisory, conditions at sea are expected to become very dangerous, with the threat being at high. The Dominica Meteorological Service is warning of very rough seas and large waves, creating hazardous conditions for vessels and small craft.
Windy conditions are forecast, with wind gusts greater than 50km/h, rough seas, and waves reaching up to 12 feet along the east coast and channels.
The weather service has encouraged the citizens to exercise caution during this period and be well informed.
Sharing both bulletins on Facebook, the Meteorological Service wrote, “The Dominica Meteorological Service is advising the public to prepare an emergency kit, know your safe route, keep drains and gutters clear, and check on vulnerable family, friends and neighbours.
It has also advised all vessels and small craft to remain in port and the public to stay out of the water as there is a risk of being swept away by powerful waves.