Alert · Weather · U.S. Virgin Islands
Weather Alert: Flood Watch
Official details
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
Where
All of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
When
From Monday morning through Wednesday morning.
Impacts
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Rapid river rises and landslides in areas of steep terrain.
Additional details
- As a trough approaches from the northwest, the likelihood of flooding is increasing. Showers and thunderstorms will increase in frequency starting Monday, but the heaviest activity is anticipated for Monday night into Tuesday. Based on the latest guidance and the atmospheric set-up, the confidence in the forecast is medium. - 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.