Alert · Weather · U.S. Virgin Islands
Weather Alert: Flood Advisory
Official details
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where
A portion of Virgin Islands, including the following counties, Saint John and Saint Thomas.
When
Until 400 PM AST.
Impacts
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional details
- At 1249 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has 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
Safety instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.