Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 17 at 3:40PM AST until September 17 at 6:45PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Ceiba, Fajardo, and Luquillo Puerto Rico...
* WHEN...Until 645 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 339 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. 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.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Ceiba, PR; Fajardo, PR; Luquillo, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov