Flash Flood Warning 9, NWS JSJ

407 
WGCA52 TJSJ 280004
FFWSJU
PRC013-027-065-280215-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.FF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260328T0215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service San Juan PR
804 PM AST Fri Mar 27 2026

The National Weather Service in San Juan has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northern Arecibo, Camuy and Hatillo in Puerto Rico...

* Until 1015 PM AST.

* At 804 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are 
  possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected 
  to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 1849 6685 1849 6671 1849 6670 1849 6659
      1840 6659 1839 6659 1841 6690 1848 6690
      1849 6687

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

ERG

171 
WGCA72 TJSJ 280212
FFSSJU

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1012 PM AST Fri Mar 27 2026

PRC013-027-065-280222-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.FF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260328T0215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Arecibo PR-Camuy PR-Hatillo PR-
1012 PM AST Fri Mar 27 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1015 PM AST THIS EVENING FOR 
NORTHERN ARECIBO, NORTHERN CAMUY AND NORTHERN HATILLO COUNTIES...

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a 
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

&&

LAT...LON 1849 6685 1849 6671 1849 6670 1849 6659
      1840 6659 1839 6659 1841 6690 1848 6690
      1849 6687

$$

CVB

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Juan PR
135 PM AST Fri Mar 27 2026

...New SHORT TERM, AVIATION, MARINE, BEACH FORECAST...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 128 PM AST Fri Mar 27 2026

* A wet and unstable weather pattern will continue this afternoon
  and tonight over Puerto Rico, increasing the risk of flooding in
  urban areas, small streams, and places with repeated rainfall.
  Rapid rises in rivers may occur, along with potential landslides
  and rockfalls in steep terrain.

* Across the U.S. Virgin Islands, passing showers and isolated
  thunderstorms may cause ponding of water on roads and in low-
  lying areas.

* Our region is likely to experience afternoon thunderstorms
  daily throughout the forecast period.

* Marine and coastal conditions are expected to deteriorate from
  late Monday night through at least Thursday as a long-period
  northerly swell arrives. Hazardous surf conditions are possible,
  along with an increased risk of rip currents and potential
  Small Craft Advisories.

&&

.Short Term(This evening through Sunday)...
Issued at 128 PM AST Fri Mar 27 2026

During the morning hours, most of the activity remains over the
Atlantic Offshore waters. Meanwhile, the US Virgin Islands and
Puerto Rico observed variable skies, with mostly sunny in some
locations, especially along the west and southern PR and St Croix,
and partly cloudy across the windward locations. Rain activity
began to increase around noon, with some streamers developing
downwind of the USVI, Vieques, Culebra, and El Yunque over the
local waters and portions of the islands. Maximum temperatures
were in the mid- to upper 80s across urban and coastal locations,
to the upper 70s or low 80s. Winds were mainly from the east-
southeast at 5 to 15 mph, with sea-breeze variations and higher
gusts.

By tonight, convection will gradually diminish, though showers
and isolated thunderstorms will persist overnight, with a risk of
flooding present especially along the west or north coast of PR.
As winds shift from east-southeast to east-northeast, low-level
convergence could enhance the potential for flooding along the
northern sections of PR and the northern USVI.

A wet and unstable pattern will persist through at least Saturday
as a mid- to upper-level trough deepens into a cutoff low over
the region. Strong upper-level divergence associated with a
subtropical jet streak (near 90–100 kt) and colder temperatures
aloft (around -8 to -10°C at 500 mb) will maintain favorable
conditions for shower and thunderstorm development.

Abundant moisture combined with diurnal heating and local effects
will support another round of active weather each afternoon,
particularly across interior and western to northwestern Puerto
Rico. Soils remain saturated in these areas due to recent
rainfall, increasing the risk of flooding impacts. Urban and small
stream flooding, rapid river rises, and hazardous travel
conditions—especially at night—are possible. Landslides and
rockfalls remain a concern in steep terrain. Some thunderstorms
may become strong, producing frequent lightning, gusty winds, and
small hail, mainly across higher elevations.

Saturday will be a transitional day as slightly drier air begins
to filter into the region late in the afternoon and overnight.
Shower and thunderstorm activity will continue during the
afternoon, with the focus shifting toward interior and
southwestern Puerto Rico. By Sunday, drier air aloft and improving
conditions will support a gradual decrease in widespread rainfall
activity and a lower, though not zero, flooding risk. However,
lingering moisture and local effects may still result in isolated
showers and thunderstorms.

&&

.Long Term(Monday through next Thursday)...
Issued at 129 AM AST Fri Mar 27 2026

A persistent subtropical jet will remain over the region, supporting
period of favorable conditions as embedded disturbances pass nearby.
At the surface, a strengthening high over the western-central North
Atlantic will promote breeze to windy northeast flow early in the
week, briefly shifting more east to east-northeast before a surface
trough develops to the northeast. Moisture will increase rapidly
after early Monday, with precipitable water values rising to well
above normal and remaining elevated through the period. Despite some
lingering mid-level dryness early on, conditions will support daily
shower and thunderstorm development, along with increasing trade wind
shower activity.

Hazard risks will increase through the period as a wetter and more
unstable pattern becomes established. Flooding impacts will become
more likely from Monday onward, particularly in urban and poorly-
drained areas, and may be exacerbated over saturated soils. Breezy
to windy conditions will persist, and thunderstorms may produce
lightning and locally erratic winds. Confidence is medium in an
active pattern, and uncertainty remains in the timing and intensity
of embedded features that may enhance rainfall.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 128 PM AST Fri Mar 27 2026

VRB conds will persists across most terminals. Aft convection will
bring -TSRA/+TSRA across PR, with TEMPOs over JBQ and JSJ btwn 27/17-
27/21z, reducing CIGs/VIS and leading to MVFR conds. TSRA is
expected to continue tonight for JBQ, improving by 28/06z, with
PROB30s for JSJ and IST may experience MVFR conds btwn 28/03-28/06z.
Winds will weaken and become light and VRB aft 27/22z, strengthening
from the E-NE btwn 10-14 kt, btwn 28/12-28/13z.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 128 PM AST Fri Mar 27 2026

A mid- to upper-level trough will continue to promote unstable
weather across the region tonight and Saturday, supporting
scattered showers and thunderstorms. A shearline north of the
area will maintain light to moderate east-southeast winds this
afternoon, increasing to moderate to fresh out from the east-
northeast from tonight through the weekend and resulting in
choppy seas. A cold front will approach from the western Atlantic
Sunday into Monday, followed by stronger winds early next week. In
addition, a long- period northerly swell will build across the
local waters beginning late Monday night, leading to hazardous
marine conditions through at least Thursday. These conditions will
be dangerous for small craft operators.

&&

.BEACH FORECAST...
Issued at 128 PM AST Fri Mar 27 2026

A moderate risk of rip currents is expected along north- and
east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands,
while a low risk will persist along south-facing beaches.

Conditions are expected to deteriorate early next week. A long-
period northerly swell combined with increasing winds from Tuesday
through Thursday will likely result in a high risk of rip
currents along exposed coastlines. Hazardous surf conditions and
life-threatening rip currents are expected, particularly along
north-facing beaches.

Beachgoers should exercise caution and remain aware of changing
marine conditions. Always swim near a lifeguard and follow local
safety guidance.

&&

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

KEY MESSAGES/SHORT TERM/MARINE/BEACH FORECAST...CAM
LONG TERM....ICP
AVIATION...MNG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
406 PM AST Fri Mar 27 2026

PRZ005-008>010-272115-
Northwest PR-North Central PR-Mayaguez and Vicinity PR-
Western Interior PR-
406 PM AST Fri Mar 27 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT THE MUNICIPALITIES OF THE
NORTHWEST AND NORTH-CENTRAL, FROM ARECIBO TO AGUADILLA THROUGH 515
PM AST...

At 405 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Quebradillas.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 1851 6701 1848 6692 1849 6679 1847 6674
      1847 6670 1849 6668 1849 6659 1836 6659
      1839 6717 1841 6717 1842 6716 1849 6717
      1851 6714 1852 6710
TIME...MOT...LOC 2005Z 240DEG 49KT 1848 6693

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

ERG

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service San Juan PR
540 PM AST Fri Mar 27 2026

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

0404 PM     Landslide        3 SW San Sebastian      18.30N 67.02W
03/27/2026                   San Sebastian      PR   Emergency Mngr

            A small landslide was reported in PR-109,
            near km 23.7 Int.

&&

ERG

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service San Juan PR
549 PM AST Fri Mar 27 2026

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

0455 PM     Landslide        4 SE Moca               18.35N 67.07W
03/27/2026                   Moca               PR   Emergency Mngr

            A rockslide was partially obstructing road
            PR-495, near the recreational area of Barrio
            Cerro Gordo.

&&

ERG

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service San Juan PR
601 PM AST Fri Mar 27 2026

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

0400 PM     Landslide        2 SSE Moca              18.37N 67.10W
03/27/2026                   Moca               PR   Emergency Mngr

            A landslide was obstructing a community road
            near Iglesia Adventista de la Cruz in Barrio
            Cruz.

&&

ERG

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service San Juan PR
604 PM AST Fri Mar 27 2026

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

0458 PM     Landslide        4 W San Sebastian       18.33N 67.06W
03/27/2026                   Moca               PR   Emergency Mngr

            Road PR-420 was impassable due to a
            landslide near Capilla San Judas Tadeo.

&&

ERG

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service San Juan PR
608 PM AST Fri Mar 27 2026

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

0509 PM     Landslide        1 ESE Moca              18.39N 67.10W
03/27/2026                   Moca               PR   Emergency Mngr

            A landslide was affecting the backyard of a
            house in Parcelas Acevedo, PR-125, km 3.4.

&&

ERG