Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 3:31PM AST until September 18 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2024 - 12:31pm
Expires:
September 18, 2024 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Lares, Las Marias and Maricao.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 330 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Lares, PR; Las Marias, PR; Maricao, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR