Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 31 at 9:08PM AST until November 1 at 12:15AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 31, 2024 - 6:08pm
Expires:
October 31, 2024 - 9:15pm
Description:
FFWSJU
The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Maunabo County in Puerto Rico...
Patillas County in Puerto Rico...
Yabucoa County in Puerto Rico...
* Until 1215 AM AST.
* At 908 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
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.
* Southeastern Patillas, southwestern Yabucoa and much of Patillas.
Most of this rain is falling below the river gages, so downstream
flooding is likely. Landslides are also a threat in steep terrain.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Maunabo, PR; Patillas, PR; Yabucoa, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR