Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 17 at 12:28PM AST until May 17 at 3:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2025 - 9:28am
Expires:
May 17, 2025 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Cabo Rojo, Guanica, Hormigueros, Lajas, Mayaguez and San
German.
* WHEN...Until 300 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Ponding of water
in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1228 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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Cabo Rojo, PR; Guanica, PR; Hormigueros, PR; Lajas, PR; Mayaguez, PR; San German, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR