Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 17 at 12:25PM AST until May 17 at 3:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2025 - 9:25am
Expires:
May 17, 2025 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Adjuntas, Jayuya, Lares, Las Marias, Maricao and Utuado.
* WHEN...Until 300 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water
over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1225 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 1 and 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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Adjuntas, PR; Jayuya, PR; Lares, PR; Las Marias, PR; Maricao, PR; Utuado, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR