Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 17 at 5:23PM AST until November 17 at 7:15PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 17, 2024 - 1:23pm
Expires:
November 17, 2024 - 3:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Virgin Islands, including the following
county, Saint Croix.
* WHEN...Until 715 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 523 PM 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...
Grove Place, Frederiksted South, Christiansted and
Frederiksted.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Saint Croix, VI
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR