Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 18 at 7:02AM AST until December 18 at 9:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 18, 2024 - 3:02am
Expires:
December 18, 2024 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Arroyo, Humacao, Las Piedras, Maunabo, Patillas, San
Lorenzo and Yabucoa.
* WHEN...Until 900 AM AST.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water
over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 702 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 up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
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:
Arroyo, PR; Humacao, PR; Las Piedras, PR; Maunabo, PR; Patillas, PR; San Lorenzo, PR; Yabucoa, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR