Flood Advisory 05/17/2025 08:49 for Puerto Rico areas

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued May 17 at 11:49AM AST until May 17 at 2:30PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2025 - 8:49am
Expires: 
May 17, 2025 - 11:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Barranquitas, Coamo, Comerio and Orocovis. * WHEN...Until 230 PM AST. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1149 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.
Instruction: 
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description: 
Barranquitas, PR; Coamo, PR; Comerio, PR; Orocovis, PR
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Juan PR