Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 18 at 12:48AM AST until December 18 at 4:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 17, 2024 - 8:48pm
Expires:
December 18, 2024 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northern Carolina, Loiza, and Northwestern Rio Grande.
* WHEN...Until 400 AM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1247 AM 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 of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Carolina, PR; Loiza, PR; Rio Grande, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR