CABO ROJO, PR; Guanica, PR; Hormigueros, PR; La… — A line of thunderstorms, moving across the Caribbean Coastal Waters, will move inland over the southwest quadrant of PR shortly. Expect moderate to locally heavy rains affecting these municipalities.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Cabo Rojo County in Puerto Rico... Guanica County in Puerto Rico... Hormigueros County in Puerto Rico... Lajas County in Puerto Rico... Sabana Grande County in Puerto Rico... San German County in Puerto Rico... Yauco County in Puerto Rico...
* WHEN...Until 315 AM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1207 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Yauco, San German, Lajas, Sabana Grande, Guanica, Hormigueros, Cabo Rojo, Monte Grande, Puerto Real, Palomas, Liborio Negron Torres, Sabana Eneas, La Parguera, Lluveras, Fuig, Betances, Maria Antonia, Boqueron, Pole Ojea and Palmarejo. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Cabo Rojo, PR; Guanica, PR; Hormigueros, PR; Lajas, PR; Sabana Grande, PR; San German, PR; Yauco, PR can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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