Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall.

* WHERE...All of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding
of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are
running high and could flood with more heavy rain. Landslides in
areas of steep terrain, particularly along the Cordillera Central.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected this
afternoon, with isolated higher amounts, especially along the
interior. Elsewhere, rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
possible with any thunderstorm activity.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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