Flood Advisory for Camuy, PR; Hatillo, PR; Isabela, PR +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Camuy, Hatillo, Isabela, Quebradillas
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Where: Camuy...Hatillo...Isabela and Quebradillas Counties in Puerto Rico... When: Until 500...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Camuy...Hatillo...Isabela and Quebradillas Counties in Puerto Rico... * WHEN...Until 500 PM AST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 308 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms over the hills and southern portions of the area. As these thunderstorms drift north-northwest, minor flooding is expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. 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. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 3:10PM AST until October 12 at 5:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS San Juan PR. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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