Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 16 at 5:04PM AST until December 16 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 16, 2024 - 1:04pm
Expires:
December 16, 2024 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
counties, Dorado, Toa Baja, Vega Alta and Vega Baja.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 504 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...
Vega Alta, Dorado, Toa Baja, Vega Baja, Toa Alta, Sabana
Seca, Ceiba, Monserrate, Brenas, Rio Lajas, Miranda, San
Jose, Campanilla, Ingenio, Candelaria Arenas, Candelaria,
Coto Norte, Levittown, San Antonio and Sabana.
- 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.
Area Description:
Dorado, PR; Toa Baja, PR; Vega Alta, PR; Vega Baja, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR