Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 6 at 4:07PM AST until October 6 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 6, 2026 - 1:07pm
Expires:
October 6, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Anasco County in Puerto Rico... Las Marias County in Puerto Rico... Mayaguez County in Puerto Rico... * WHEN...Until 600 PM AST. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 407 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have 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
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Anasco, PR; Las Marias, PR; Mayaguez, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov