Flash Flood Warning 16, NWS JSJ

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WGCA72 TJSJ 292256
FFSSJU

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
656 PM AST Tue Apr 29 2025

PRC141-292306-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250429T2300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Utuado PR-
656 PM AST Tue Apr 29 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM AST THIS EVENING FOR 
UTUADO COUNTY...

Heavy rain has ended, but excessive runoff will maintain the threat 
for urban and small stream flooding. A Flood Advisory will replace 
the Flash Flood Warning through 8 PM AST.

&&

LAT...LON 1824 6661 1825 6663 1816 6665 1815 6668
      1818 6666 1822 6669 1823 6676 1825 6678
      1824 6680 1823 6680 1823 6682 1828 6683
      1832 6682 1832 6677 1835 6674 1832 6671
      1833 6661 1830 6657 1828 6658 1828 6660

$$

ICP

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Juan PR
207 PM AST Tue Apr 29 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
The wet and unstable weather pattern will continue through at
least Thursday evening due to a series of troughs and abundant
moisture. Soil saturation and soaring rivers will promote an
elevated to significant flooding threat, including minor
flooding, flash flooding, river flooding, and landslides in steep
terrain. Although abundant tropical moisture will continue
throughout much of the forecast, an improvement of the weather
conditions will begin this weekend.

&&

.SHORT TERM...AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY...

We had a short break from the unsettled weather conditions early
in the morning. Then, showers and thunderstorms developed from
mid-morning into the afternoon, with streamers developing downwind
from the US Virgin Islands and in PR across the windward
locations, the Luquillo Mountain Range, and the Cordillera Central
in PR. These showers then intensify into the afternoon, producing
flooding rains. Currently, rainfall amounts are ranging between
1.00 and 3.00, along a line of showers extending from Coamo to
Maricao. The maximum temperatures observed ranged in the low 90s
or upper 80s across lower elevations and the low 80s in the
mountains. Today's winds began to shift more from the ENE but
remained light, with the influence of the sea breeze but gusty
near showers and thunderstorms.

For the rest of this afternoon, we expect another active weather
day as a mid to upper-level trough lingers near the region,
interacting with abundant tropical moisture pooling over us. Winds
are slowly shifting from the east-northeast and will continue to
veer through tomorrow, directing rain activity toward the
southwestern quadrant of Puerto Rico. Given the saturated soils
and high river levels, the threat of flooding remains elevated
across much of the island, with a continued risk of sudden
landslides in steep areas. Stay informed and monitor official
weather updates.

After today's afternoon convection dissipation, which will slowly
happen by this evening, another round of showers and thunderstorms
will impact the US Virgin Islands, the eastern third of PR, and
their surrounding waters across most islands overnight and early
tomorrow morning. Furthermore, the ongoing wet and unstable
pattern, combined with weak steering winds in the lower atmosphere
(1–3 km), could prolong heavy downpours, especially along and near
mountainous areas, increasing the risk of flooding and mudslides.
Model guidance indicates that deep tropical moisture will replace
today's drier mid-to upper-level air mass from Wednesday afternoon
through Thursday evening, supporting more widespread and organized
afternoon convection. With already saturated soils and high river
levels, the threat of flooding and landslides remains significant.

.LONG TERM...Friday through Tuesday...

Deeper convection activity will be reduced this weekend,
transitioning to a wetter and unstable pattern by the beginning
of the workweek. The induced low mentioned in the last discussion
is still expected to develop in the Central Atlantic, along with a
surface high pressure in the Western Atlantic. Based on the
latest model guidance, the surface high should strengthen and
migrate eastward, pushing the low pressure more to the south,
promoting winds with a southerly component. A transition to a
"drier" pattern is still expected by Saturday due to ridging
aloft. However, low to mid level moisture content will remain
high. In terms of instability, upper- level dynamics with 250 mb
wind speeds around 70 knots are still expected, which could bring
ventilation aloft. Although temperatures in the 500 mb layer
should increase to seasonal values, instability will be present.
Taking that into consideration, the conditions will be favorable
for deep convection activity. Overall, light to moderate showers
will move occasionally along windward sections each day. The
combination of above-normal moisture, light 0 - 3 km winds, local
effects, and diurnal heating will enhance afternoon convection
each day of the forecast, mainly over the interior and
northern/northwestern portions of Puerto Rico. Due to saturated
soils and elevated river and stream flows, the potential of
flooding will increase, isolated urban and small stream flooding
are likely. Model guidance is projecting a wetter scenario for
Tuesday, with another mid to high-level trough approaching the
Caribbean. At the moment, there's a medium chance of looking above
climatological normal moisture content, elevating the potential
of flooding to elevated.

If winds with the southerly component prevail, temperatures may
increase to near above climatological normals. However, the risk
of heat should remain low for the rest of the period.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18z) TAFS

SHRA/TSRA will continue to affect the local flying area
throughout the fcst prd. This activity may lead to periods of
MVFR or IFR conds at the terminals. Thus, TEMPOs will mainly be
needed during the following time frames: from 1600-2300 at JBQ/JSJ
and from 0600-1200 IST/ISX/JSJ. Winds will generally be around 12
kt, primarily from the ENE, with variations due to sea breezes.
After 29/23, winds will become calm to light and variable, then
return from the NE at about 10 knots after 29/13z, also influenced
by sea breezes.

&&

.MARINE...
Mariners should exercise caution across the local waters due to
the thunderstorms activity affecting land areas, expected to
spread to the surrounding waters.

Light to moderate easterly winds will continue today, turning
from the northeast throughout the day. A deep layer trough will
continue to promote an unstable weather pattern across the local
waters. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist,
producing localized hazardous marine conditions, small craft
should exercise caution.

&&

.BEACH FORECAST...

No significant swell events is anticipated for the next few days.
However, the moderate risk of rip currents will continue for the
beaches in northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and possibly for the
northern USVI by the weekend.

&&

.SJU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PR...None.
VI...None.
AM...None.
&&

MORNING CREW...CAM/GRS/ERG
EVENING CREW...ICP/MRR

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1127 AM AST Tue Apr 29 2025

AMZ711>745-PRZ001>013-301530-
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior-
North Central-Central Interior-Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-
Western Interior-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques-
The nearshore and off shore Atlantic and Caribbean Coastal Waters-
1127 AM AST Tue Apr 29 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Puerto Rico.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

.Lightning...Isolated thunderstorms, particularly across the
interior of PR. Stay alert and be prepared to take shelter if
storms develop.

.Excessive Rainfall...Life-threatening flash flooding, which may
enter structures and cut off neighborhoods, especially in flood-
prone areas across mountainous areas. Elsewhere, prepare for
ponding of water on roads and in poorly drained areas, and
flooding in urban areas, roads, small streams, and washes. Stay
alert for rising water.

.Rip Currents...Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone, particularly across the north-facing beaches. Isolated
stronger rip currents may occur elsewhere, especially near piers,
jetties, and channels.

.Excessive Heat...This level of heat affects primarily those
individuals extremely sensitive to heat, especially when outdoors
without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. These
conditions are most likely across urban and coastal areas of
western and southern PR before the onset of afternoon showers.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

An unstable and wet weather pattern will result in shower and
thunderstorm development through Thursday, increasing the risk of
flash flooding and the potential for frequent lightning and gusty
winds with the expected thunderstorms. A moderate rip current
risk will prevail across the north facing beaches of the islands
through the period.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is encouraged. Please relay any information
about flooding, winds, waves, and rip currents to the National
Weather Service in San Juan.

AMZ716-726-VIZ001-002-301530-
St. Thomas St. John adjacent Islands-St Croix-
Nearshore Atlantic and adjacent Caribbean Coastal Waters-
1127 AM AST Tue Apr 29 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of USVI.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

.Lightning...Isolated thunderstorms are possible during the day in
and around the islands. Stay alert and be prepared to take
shelter if storms develop.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Shower and thunderstorm development is expected to continue
through midweek, increasing the risk of urban flooding and the
potential for lightning activity and gusty winds, particularly on
Wednesday and Thursday. A moderate rip current risk is expected on
Thursday and Friday across the northern islands.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is encouraged. Please relay any information
about flooding, winds, waves, and rip currents to the National
Weather Service in San Juan.

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service San Juan PR
153 PM AST Tue Apr 29 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0625 AM     Landslide        3 SSW Ciales            18.29N 66.48W
04/29/2025                   Ciales             PR   911 Call Center

            A landslide was reported by the 911 Call
            Center affecting portions of Road PR-615 in
            Barrio Pozas, near kilometer 3.8 and close
            to the bridge and local body shop. The
            landslide rendered the road impassable and
            also caused damage to communication and
            power lines in the area.

&&

ICP

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
239 PM AST Tue Apr 29 2025

PRZ003-004-006-007-291915-
Central Interior PR-Ponce and Vicinity PR-Eastern Interior PR-
Southeast PR-
239 PM AST Tue Apr 29 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN GUAYAMA...COAMO...
SOUTHWESTERN CAGUAS...CAYEY...SOUTHEASTERN VILLALBA...SALINAS...
SOUTHERN CIDRA...JUANA DIAZ...SANTA ISABEL AND AIBONITO
MUNICIPALITIES THROUGH 315 PM AST...

At 237 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Coco, or over Salinas. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 1795 6627 1794 6629 1796 6629 1798 6632
      1794 6639 1799 6646 1797 6656 1820 6640
      1817 6609 1794 6618 1796 6620 1795 6624
      1793 6622 1794 6619 1792 6622 1794 6624
      1792 6625
TIME...MOT...LOC 1837Z 025DEG 2KT 1799 6627

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

CAM

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service San Juan PR
414 PM AST Tue Apr 29 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0330 PM     Flash Flood      3 E Orocovis            18.23N 66.34W
04/29/2025                   Barranquitas       PR   Broadcast Media

            A creek, a tributary of Rio Canabon,
            overflowed over PR-770, Sector La Torre,
            Barrio Canabon. The road was impassable.

&&

ERG