Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 9 at 8:45PM AST until November 9 at 11:45PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 9, 2024 - 4:45pm
Expires:
November 9, 2024 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
counties, Bayamon, Catano, Dorado, Toa Baja, Vega Alta and Vega
Baja.
* WHEN...Until 1145 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 845 PM 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.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Vega Alta, Dorado, Sabana Seca, Bayamon,
Vega Baja, Catano, Guaynabo, Ceiba, Rio Lajas, San Jose,
Campanilla, Candelaria, Candelaria Arenas, Ingenio,
Monserrate, Brenas, Miranda and Levittown.
- 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:
Bayamon, PR; Catano, PR; Dorado, PR; Toa Baja, PR; Vega Alta, PR; Vega Baja, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR