Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 16 at 4:13PM AST until November 16 at 7:15PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 16, 2024 - 12:13pm
Expires:
November 16, 2024 - 3:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
counties, Humacao, Juncos and Las Piedras.
* WHEN...Until 715 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 413 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, Juncos, La Fermina, Anton Ruiz, Punta
Santiago, Pueblito Del Rio, El Mango, Bajandas, Candelero
Arriba and Comunas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR