Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued November 16 at 5:23PM AST until November 16 at 8:30PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 16, 2024 - 1:23pm
Expires:
November 16, 2024 - 4:30pm
Description:
FFWSJU
The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Ceiba County in Puerto Rico...
Fajardo County in Puerto Rico...
Naguabo County in Puerto Rico...
* Until 830 PM AST.
* At 523 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.
Mudslides and landslides are possible along steep terrains.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Ceiba, PR; Fajardo, PR; Naguabo, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR