Palmer, Puerto Rico

... Flash Flood Watch now in effect through late tonight...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* portions of Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands... including the
following areas... in Puerto Rico... central interior... Culebra...
eastern interior... Mayaguez and vicinity... north Central...
Northeast... northwest... Ponce and vicinity... San Juan and
vicinity... southeast... southwest... Vieques and western interior.
In Virgin Islands... St Croix and St. Thomas/St. John/adjacent
islands.

* Through late tonight

* a deep trough extending from the surface to the upper levels of
   the atmosphere in combination with deep moisture will continue
   to favor the development of numerous showers and thunderstorms
   throughout the day. The heaviest rainfall is expected across
   the St. Thomas and St. Johns through noon today. Additional
   thunderstorm development is likely across northern sections of
   Puerto Rico later this afternoon as daytime heating helps
   destabilize atmosphere.

* Flooding may cause local rivers to rise rapidly especially along
the north coast... north coastal plains and northern foothills.
Flash flooding is also occurring in St. Thomas and St. Jonhs.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for heavy
rain across the watch area... which may lead to flooding. If you are
in the watch area... check your preparedness requirements...
especially if you have interests along area rivers. Keep informed...
and be ready for quick action if flooding is observed or if a Flash
Flood Warning is issued.

People in the watch area should continue to be aware of the
possibility for heavy rainfall. Avoid low lying areas... and be
careful when approaching Highway dips and underpasses. The heavy
rain could also cause mudslides in areas of steep terrain.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio... local TV... radio or your cable
television provider for later statements and possible warnings.

This product... along with other weather... hydrological and climate
information... is available on the web at http://www.Srh.NOAA.Gov/sju
or at http://weather.Gov.

814 am AST Mon Nov 16 2009

The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued an

* Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory
for the following municipalities...

in Puerto Rico
     Luquillo... Fajardo and Rio Grande

* until 1115 am AST

* at 813 am AST Doppler radar estimated very heavy rain in the
advisory area. Stay alert to the dangers of flood waters... and
possible flash flood warnings from the NWS. In the event of a
warning... or if you witness flooding... move to higher ground quickly
and never attempt to cross a flooded roadway.

Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive your vehicle into
areas where the water covers the roadway. Flood waters are usually
deeper than they appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful
enough to sweep vehicles off the Road. When encountering flooded
roads make the smart choice... turn around... dont drown.


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