Saint-Barth under yellow alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms

As announced by Météo France at the start of the day, an episode of heavy rain began in the late afternoon of Tuesday September 10. According to the Guadeloupe weather center, Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin will continue to be hit by heavy thundery showers. This will continue until 6 a.m. "at the earliest" tomorrow (Wednesday). Significant electrical activity is expected, along with punctually sustained showers," writes Météo France in its 4:45 pm bulletin. Rainfall totals of 30 to 50 mm in 3 hours are expected." Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin have been placed on yellow alert for "heavy rain and thunderstorms".