Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued November 5 at 8:31AM AST until November 5 at 9:45AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 5, 2024 - 4:31am
Expires:
November 5, 2024 - 5:45am
Description:
At 831 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
San Juan, Canovanas, Rio Grande, Loiza, Carolina, Trujillo Alto,
Luquillo, Vieques, San Isidro, Campo Rico, Santa Barbara, La
Dolores, Hato Candal, Playa Fortuna, Ramos, Bartolo, Benitez,
Lomas and Palmer.
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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Canovanas, PR; Carolina, PR; Loiza, PR; Luquillo, PR; Rio Grande, PR; San Juan, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR