Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 13 at 2:17PM AST until September 13 at 5:30PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2024 - 11:17am
Expires:
September 13, 2024 - 2:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
counties, Adjuntas, Ciales, Jayuya, Orocovis, Utuado and Villalba.
* WHEN...Until 530 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 217 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Adjuntas, PR; Ciales, PR; Jayuya, PR; Orocovis, PR; Utuado, PR; Villalba, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR