Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 18 at 4:42AM AST until December 18 at 7:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 18, 2024 - 12:42am
Expires:
December 18, 2024 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Arroyo, Guayama, Maunabo and Patillas.
* WHEN...Until 700 AM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows
over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor
drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 442 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 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Guayama, Arroyo, Patillas, Maunabo, Emajagua, Buena Vista,
Corazon, Palmas, Olimpo, Jobos, Yaurel, Lamboglia and Palo
Seco.
- 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:
Arroyo, PR; Guayama, PR; Maunabo, PR; Patillas, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR