Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 11 at 2:00AM AST until November 11 at 4:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 10, 2024 - 10:00pm
Expires:
November 11, 2024 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Virgin Islands, including the following
counties, Saint John and Saint Thomas.
* WHEN...Until 400 AM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 200 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 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.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Charlotte Amalie West, Charlotte Amalie, Charlotte Amalie
East and Anna's Retreat.
- 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:
Saint John, VI; Saint Thomas, VI
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR