Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Juan PR
943 PM AST Thu May 2 2024
...There is an increasing risk for Flash Flooding Friday and
early this weekend due to favorable atmospheric conditions
resulting in periods of heavy rainfall as well as saturated soils
and rivers above normal levels...
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San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior-
North Central-Central Interior-Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-
Western Interior-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
Including the cities of Bayamon, Carolina, Catano, Guaynabo,
San Juan, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Trujillo Alto, Ceiba, Canovanas,
Fajardo, Humacao, Loiza, Luquillo, Naguabo, Rio Grande, Arroyo,
Guayama, Maunabo, Patillas, Salinas, Yabucoa, Aguas Buenas,
Caguas, Cayey, Cidra, Comerio, Gurabo, Juncos, Las Piedras,
San Lorenzo, Arecibo, Barceloneta, Dorado, Florida, Manati,
Vega Alta, Vega Baja, Aibonito, Barranquitas, Ciales, Coamo,
Corozal, Jayuya, Morovis, Naranjito, Orocovis, Villalba,
Guayanilla, Juana Diaz, Yauco, Penuelas, Ponce, Santa Isabel,
Aguadilla, Camuy, Hatillo, Isabela, Quebradillas, Adjuntas,
Lares, Las Marias, Maricao, Sabana Grande, San Sebastian, Utuado,
Aguada, Anasco, Hormigueros, Mayaguez, Moca, Rincon, San German,
Cabo Rojo, Guanica, Lajas, Culebra, Vieques, Anna`s Retreat,
Charlotte Amalie, Charlotte Amalie East, Charlotte Amalie West,
Cruz Bay, Christiansted, Frederiksted, Frederiksted Southeast,
and Grove Place
943 PM AST Thu May 2 2024
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST FRIDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
The Flood Watch continues for
* Portions of Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands, including the
following areas, in Puerto Rico, Central Interior, Culebra,
Eastern Interior, Mayaguez and Vicinity, North Central,
Northeast, Northwest, Ponce and Vicinity, San Juan and
Vicinity, Southeast, Southwest, Vieques, and Western Interior.
In Virgin Islands, St Croix and St.Thomas...St. John...and
Adjacent Islands.
* From 6 AM AST Friday through Sunday afternoon
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone
locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Based on the latest guidance, the most likely time period for
the heaviest rainfall activity is Friday afternoon into
Saturday. The areas most likely to receive the highest
rainfall accumulations are portions of the southeast and east
sections of Puerto Rico, as well as Vieques, Culebra and the
US Virgin Islands.
Rainfall accumulations are expected to range from 2 to 4
inches, especially for the eastern half of Puerto Rico and
the Virgin Islands with isolated higher amounts possible
between 6 and 8 inches. Elsewhere, 1 to 3 inches are
expected.
Due to already saturated soils, any prolonged period of heavy
rainfall will result in urban and small stream flooding. Some
rivers will likely overflow their banks. Therefore, Isolated
life threatening flash flooding and mudslides are possible as
well.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1036 AM AST Thu May 2 2024
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San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior-
North Central-Central Interior-Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-
Western Interior-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques-
The nearshore and off shore Atlantic and Caribbean Coastal Waters-
1036 AM AST Thu May 2 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Puerto Rico.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
.Lightning...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible. Be
aware of thunderstorms in your area and be prepared to take
shelter.
.Excessive Rainfall...Flooding of urban areas, roads, small
streams, and washes. Isolated flash floods possible.
.Wind...Breezy conditions. Unsecured items could blow around.
.Excessive Heat...Heat index 102-107 degrees across Vieques and
Culebra. Heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure.
.Marine Conditions...Small craft should exercise caution across
the Atlantic waters and passages.
.Rip Currents...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the
surf zone particularly along the northern and northeastern beaches
of PR and Culebra.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
A wet and unstable weather pattern is expected to persist through
early next week. A series of troughs will promote thunderstorms
and excessive rainfall across the area, enhancing the potential
for flooding across the islands. Wind-driven seas and a subsiding
northerly swell will maintain hazardous conditions to small
crafts and life-threatening rip currents through today. A Flood
Watch has been issued for Puerto Rico from Friday morning through
Sunday afternoon. For more details please refer to (FFASJU &
FFASPN).
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is encouraged. Please relay any information
about flooding, winds, waves, and rip currents to the National
Weather Service in San Juan.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1036 AM AST Thu May 2 2024
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St. Thomas St. John adjacent Islands-St Croix-
Nearshore Atlantic and adjacent Caribbean Coastal Waters-
1036 AM AST Thu May 2 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of USVI.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
.Lightning...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible. Be
aware of thunderstorms in your area and be prepared to take
shelter.
.Excessive Rainfall...Flooding of urban areas, roads, small
streams, and washes. Isolated flash floods possible.
.Wind...Breezy conditions. Unsecured items could blow around.
.Excessive Heat...Heat index 102-107 degrees across St. Thomas,
St. John, and St. Croix. Heat exhaustion possible with prolonged
exposure.
.Marine Conditions...Small craft should exercise caution across
passages.
.Rip Currents...Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone particularly along beaches of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
At this time, the there is a moderate risk.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
A wet and unstable weather pattern is expected to persist through
early next week. A series of troughs will promote thunderstorms
and excessive rainfall across the area, enhancing the potential
for flooding across the islands. Wind-driven seas and a subsiding
northerly swell will maintain hazardous conditions to small
crafts and life-threatening rip currents through today. A Flood
Watch has been issued for the U.S. Virgin Islands from Friday
morning through Sunday afternoon. For more details please refer to
(FFASJU & FFASPN).
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is encouraged. Please relay any information
about flooding, winds, waves, and rip currents to the National
Weather Service in San Juan.
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