Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 6 at 3:08AM AST until November 6 at 5:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 5, 2024 - 11:08pm
Expires:
November 6, 2024 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Dorado, Toa Baja, Vega Alta and Vega Baja.
* WHEN...Until 500 AM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows
over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor
drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 307 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 of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
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.
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:
Dorado, PR; Toa Baja, PR; Vega Alta, PR; Vega Baja, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR