Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 6 at 2:25PM AST until October 6 at 5:30PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 6, 2024 - 11:25am
Expires:
October 6, 2024 - 2:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
counties, Bayamon, Catano, Dorado, Guaynabo, San Juan, Toa Alta,
Toa Baja, Vega Alta and Vega Baja.
* WHEN...Until 530 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 225 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 1 and 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.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
San Juan, Toa Alta, Sabana Seca, Bayamon, Toa Baja, Dorado,
Catano, Vega Alta, Guaynabo, Vega Baja, Trujillo Alto,
Carolina, Ceiba, Candelaria, Candelaria Arenas, San Jose,
Pajaros, Campanilla, Rio Lajas and Galateo.
- 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:
Bayamon, PR; Catano, PR; Dorado, PR; Guaynabo, PR; San Juan, PR; Toa Alta, PR; Toa Baja, PR; Vega Alta, PR; Vega Baja, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR