Alert · Weather · U.S. Virgin Islands
Weather Alert: Flood Watch
Official details
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where
Portions of Puerto Rico, including the following areas, Central Interior, Culebra, Eastern Interior, Mayaguez and Vicinity, North Central, Northeast, Northwest, Ponce and Vicinity, San Juan and Vicinity, Southeast, Southwest, Vieques and Western Interior and Virgin Islands, including the following areas, St Croix and St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands.
When
From 10 AM AST this morning through Wednesday morning.
Impacts
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
Additional details
- As a trough continues to approach from the northwest, the likelihood of flooding will increase. The heaviest activity is anticipated for later this afternoon into early morning hours on Tuesday. Based on the latest guidance and the atmospheric set-up, the confidence is increasing though the exact placement remains uncertain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.