Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 16 at 9:54PM AST until November 16 at 10:15PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 16, 2024 - 5:54pm
Expires:
November 16, 2024 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Caguas, Gurabo and San Lorenzo.
* WHEN...Until 1015 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 953 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected. At this time, Rio Cayaguas and Rio Grande de Loiza
in San Lorenzo remain at flood stage, but gradually
decreasing.
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:
Caguas, PR; Gurabo, PR; San Lorenzo, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR