Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 17 at 6:12PM AST until December 17 at 9:15PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 17, 2024 - 2:12pm
Expires:
December 17, 2024 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
counties, Maunabo, Patillas and Yabucoa.
* WHEN...Until 915 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 612 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...
Maunabo, Yabucoa, Patillas, Emajagua, Playita, Martorell,
Palmas, Rosa Sanchez, Palo Seco, Lamboglia, El Negro, Yaurel,
Comunas and Candelero Arriba.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Maunabo, PR; Patillas, PR; Yabucoa, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR