Flood Advisory 05/17/2025 09:28 for Puerto Rico areas

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