Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 10 at 12:45AM AST until September 10 at 2:15AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 9, 2026 - 9:45pm
Expires:
September 9, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...Barranquitas and Orocovis.
* WHEN...Until 215 AM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1244 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between 1
and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Orocovis and Barranquitas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Barranquitas, PR; Orocovis, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov