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The National Weather Service in San Juan has extended the Flash Flood Watch for the Virgin Islands through 6 a.m. on Monday, as unstable weather continues to move across the region with the potential to produce numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms.
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for heavy rains which may lead to flooding. The Virgin Islands has been under a Flash Flood Watch since Friday. Due to possibility of heavy downpours and the saturated soils from previous days of rainfall, the National Weather Service re-issued the Flash Flood Watch for the Virgin Islands until Monday morning.
VITEMA joins the National Weather Service in urging residents to check their preparedness requirements, to keep informed and be ready for quick action if flooding is observed or if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. Heavy rainfall may flood low lying areas and cause mudslides in areas of steep terrain. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution and to be careful when approaching dips in roadways. Pooled water may be deeper than it appears.
The National Weather Service also has issued a Special Marine Warning for the Virgin Islands through 2:30 p.m. today. The Doppler radar showed bands of thunderstorms over waters around the Virgin Islands. These thunderstorms were moving north at 25 knots and are capable of producing gusts exceeding 34 knots.
Mariners can expect gusty winds, high waves, dangerous lightning and heavy rains. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
Look for flood advisory updates via VI Alert or stay tuned to NOAA weather radio, local TV and radio or your cable television provider for later statements and possible warnings. The National Weather Service also advises that people should be ready to act without warning as radar data is not being received on a consistent basis.
Visit www.VITEMA.gov for more information on preparedness for flooding and other events.
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