Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 31 at 7:50AM AST until October 31 at 10:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 31, 2024 - 4:50am
Expires:
October 31, 2024 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing, but
waters will gradually recede.
* WHERE...Saint Croix.
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 750 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 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Grove Place, Frederiksted South, Christiansted and
Frederiksted.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Saint Croix, VI
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR