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This flood advisory is no longer in effect. It was cancelled 10/20 at 4:22 PM AST. It is kept here for reference only — do not rely on it for current conditions. See alerts in effect now

Flood Advisory

Cancelled

Vega Baja, PR

Status Cancelled Started 2 days ago

Ends expired Oct 20, 4:30 PM AST

Issued Oct 20, 2:27 PM AST

Severity Minor

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Vega Baja in Puerto Rico...

* WHEN...Until 430 PM AST.

* IMPACTS...Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 227 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 of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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