Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 29 at 2:27PM AST until October 29 at 5:30PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 29, 2024 - 11:27am
Expires:
October 29, 2024 - 2:30pm
Description:
FFWSJU
The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Cabo Rojo, Hormigueros, Lajas, Maricao, Sabana Grande, San German,
and Yauco in Puerto Rico.
* Until 530 PM AST.
* At 227 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Cabo Rojo, PR; Hormigueros, PR; Lajas, PR; Maricao, PR; Sabana Grande, PR; San German, PR; Yauco, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR