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.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
counties, Anasco, Las Marias and Mayaguez.
* WHEN...Until 500 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 307 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Anasco, Las Marias, Hormigueros, La Playa and Espino.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood