Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued November 11 at 4:36AM AST until November 11 at 7:30AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 11, 2024 - 12:36am
Expires:
November 11, 2024 - 3:30am
Description:
FFWSJU
The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Humacao County in Puerto Rico...
Las Piedras County in Puerto Rico...
Naguabo County in Puerto Rico...
* Until 730 AM AST.
* At 436 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated moderate rains continue
across the area and additional thunderstorms producing heavy rain
is expected across the warned area. Up to 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is quick rises along rivers and
streams is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms and extensive
runoff from heavy rains.
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...
Humacao, Las Piedras, Naguabo, Anton Ruiz, La Fermina, Punta
Santiago, Roosevelt Roads, Rio Blanco, Pena Pobre, Bajandas,
Pueblito Del Rio, Duque, Candelero Arriba, Comunas and Daguao.
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.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Area Description:
Humacao, PR; Las Piedras, PR; Naguabo, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR