Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 18 at 3:50AM AST until December 18 at 7:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 17, 2024 - 11:50pm
Expires:
December 18, 2024 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Catano, Loiza, Rio Grande, Toa Baja, and northern sections
of Bayamon, Canovanas, Carolina, Guaynabo, and San Juan.
* WHEN...Until 700 AM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 350 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Up to 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...
San Juan, Carolina, Trujillo Alto, Canovanas, Loiza,
Guaynabo, Rio Grande, Catano, Sabana Seca, Toa Baja, Vieques,
Santa Barbara, San Isidro, Campo Rico, La Dolores, Suarez,
Levittown, Hato Candal, Candelaria and Candelaria Arenas.
- 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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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:
Bayamon, PR; Canovanas, PR; Carolina, PR; Catano, PR; Guaynabo, PR; Loiza, PR; Rio Grande, PR; San Juan, PR; Toa Baja, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR