Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 1 at 9:20AM AST until November 1 at 11:15AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 1, 2024 - 6:20am
Expires:
November 1, 2024 - 8:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
counties, Ceiba, Fajardo, Luquillo, Naguabo and Rio Grande.
* WHEN...Until 1115 AM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated additional
heavy rains will only aggravate the current situation.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 920 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding
and quick rises along rivers and streams.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fajardo, Luquillo, Naguabo, Rio Grande, Vieques, Ceiba,
Ramos, Playa Fortuna, Hato Candal, Aguas Claras, Roosevelt
Roads, La Dolores, Duque, Palmer, Rio Blanco, Daguao, Pena
Pobre and Bartolo.
- 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:
Ceiba, PR; Fajardo, PR; Luquillo, PR; Naguabo, PR; Rio Grande, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR