According to a report from the National Weather Service in San Juan, the precipitation forecast for this Saturday has already begun to fall, and is expected to intensify as the afternoon and evening progress.
At 3:30 p.m., the first flash flood warning was activated for Naguabo until 6:00 p.m. The Belango River was forecast to flood the PR-31 and PR-191 highways.
3:45 PM AST OCT 28: Rivers and tributaries are overflowing. | Rivers and tributaries experience upwelling, with some flowing at high levels. #PRwx #NaguaboPR pic.twitter.com/rVlxUJddNv
— NWS San Juan (@NWSSanJuan) October 28, 2023
Other cities in the east of the island also reported heavy rain, while rain was felt in the metropolitan area.
“Isolated thunderstorm activity continues to affect the east of Puerto Rico and is beginning to extend to various parts of the island, including the south, center and north,” the weather service said.
“Will the rain continue? Will the rainy weather continue into the weekend? The answer to both questions is yes. “During this time, the chance of rain will range from 90-100% and activity is expected to increase in the afternoon and evening,” it added.
In view of the intensity of the rains recorded yesterday Friday, a warning has been issued to the citizens.
“We urge the public to stay in their homes and, if necessary, avoid roads or flooded areas. Stay tuned with updates from SNM, San Juan. Report rain damage to the local emergency management office or 9 1 1″, as indicated.
As of Friday, all of Puerto Rico is under a flood watch. It will remain in effect until next Monday.
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