Rio Rosario, Rio Duey and other tributaries of Rio Guanajibo are
close or have reached flood stage. These waters will eventually make
it to the main stream, causing road flooding.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…Along Rio Guanajibo and its tributaries in Cabo Rojo,
Hormigueros, Mayaguez and San German.
* WHEN…Until 130 AM AST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 437 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen.
– Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area.