The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a Flash Flood Warning for several municipalities in Puerto Rico until midnight AST tonight. The warning covers Bayamon, Carolina, Catano, Guaynabo, San Juan, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, and Trujillo Alto.
Doppler radar has indicated a line of severe thunderstorms, associated with Erin’s outer bands, producing heavy rainfall across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen, with additional amounts of 1 to 3 inches possible. This intense rainfall is leading to life-threatening flash flooding, affecting creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.
Some of the locations expected to experience flash flooding include San Juan, Guaynabo, Bayamon, Trujillo Alto, Catano, Sabana Seca, Carolina, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Dorado, Corozal, Levittown, Pajaros, Candelaria, Candelaria Arenas, Ingenio, Campanilla, San Jose, Galateo, and Santa Barbara.
This weather event is a result of the severe thunderstorms associated with Erin’s outer bands, highlighting the impact of tropical systems on local weather conditions. The heavy rainfall poses significant risks to residents and infrastructure in the affected areas, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and vigilance during such weather events.
As the situation unfolds, residents are advised to stay informed about the Flash Flood Warning, take necessary precautions, and heed any evacuation orders or safety recommendations from local authorities. Monitoring updates from reliable sources like the National Weather Service can help individuals stay safe and informed during this weather event.
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References:
– National Weather Service in San Juan, Flash Flood Warning: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.3d62dd6fcbee5e233993af57cce0daef3d62cba1.001.1.cap
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