Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 5 at 8:33AM AST until November 5 at 9:45AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 5, 2024 - 4:33am
Expires:
November 5, 2024 - 5:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
counties, Ceiba and Fajardo.
* WHEN...Until 945 AM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 831 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fajardo, Ceiba, Luis M. Cintron, Aguas Claras and Roosevelt
Roads.
- 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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Ceiba, PR; Fajardo, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR