Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 31 at 12:19AM AST until October 31 at 3:30AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 30, 2024 - 9:19pm
Expires:
October 31, 2024 - 12:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
counties, Canovanas, Ceiba, Fajardo, Loiza, Luquillo and Rio
Grande.
* WHEN...Until 330 AM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1219 AM 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 up to 1 inch 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Canovanas, PR; Ceiba, PR; Fajardo, PR; Loiza, PR; Luquillo, PR; Rio Grande, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR