Weather Updates

Flash Flood Watch Remains In Effect From 6 A.M. – 10 P.M. Today for USVI, PR

A flash flood watch remains in effect from 6 a.m. through this evening as a strong tropical wave, designated as Invest 97 L, approaches the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency said early today. According the US National Weather Service – San Juan Forecast Office, the tropical wave will continue to approach the local islands overnight hours into this morning. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to increase overnight and spread across the region through the day today. The potential of flooding rains is high for both the USVI and Puerto Rico. Projections are for between 2 and 4 inches of accumulated rainfall with higher amounts in isolated areas. Localized flash flooding and landslides are likely in areas of persistent heavy rainfall. VITEMA Director Mona Barnes is urging the motoring public to proceed with extreme caution on local roadways, particularly in areas prone to flash flooding. According the National Hurricane Center, ...