Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 9 at 10:16PM AST until November 9 at 11:45PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 9, 2024 - 6:16pm
Expires:
November 9, 2024 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
counties, Humacao, Juncos, Las Piedras, San Lorenzo and Yabucoa.
* WHEN...Until 1145 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. River or stream
flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1016 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...
Las Piedras, Humacao, Yabucoa, Juncos, San Lorenzo, La
Fermina, Martorell, Anton Ruiz, Playita, Punta Santiago,
Candelero Arriba, Comunas, Rosa Sanchez, Pueblito Del Rio, El
Mango, Bajandas, El Negro, Jagual and Lomas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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:
Humacao, PR; Juncos, PR; Las Piedras, PR; San Lorenzo, PR; Yabucoa, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR