Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 4:53PM AST until September 19 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 1:53pm
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
counties, Adjuntas, Ciales, Jayuya and Utuado.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 453 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Excessive runoff from recent heavy rains will
continue to affect rivers and streams in these areas. This
will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 3
inches of rain have fallen.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Area Description:
Adjuntas, PR; Ciales, PR; Jayuya, PR; Utuado, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR