TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3:00AM AST Urgent - Immediate Broadcast Requested Tropical Depression Seven Local Statement National Weather Service San Juan PR 858 PM AST Wed Sep 4 2013 ...Tropical Depression Drifting North-Northwestward... ...Expected To Become A Tropical Storm Tonight Or Tomorrow... .New Information... Updated Location And Motion Of Depression .Areas Affected... This Local Statement Provides Important Information And Recommended Actions For People And Marine Interests In Select Locations And Coastal Water Legs Of Puerto Rico And The U.S. Virgin Islands Coastal Waters. .Watches/Warnings... A Tropical Storm Warning Continues For The Following Locations... San Juan And Vicinity...Northeast...Southeast...Eastern Interior...North Central...Central Interior...Ponce And Vicinity...Northwest...Western Interior...Mayaguez And Vicinity And Southwest. For Marine Interests...A Tropical Storm Warning Continues For Portions Of Puerto Rico And The U.S. Virgin Islands Coastal Waters. For Marine Interests...A Tropical Storm Watch Continues For Portions Of Puerto Rico And The U.S. Virgin Islands Coastal Waters. A Flash Flood Watch Is In Effect For All Of Puerto Rico And The U.S. Virgin Islands. Please Listen Closely For Any Flash Flood Warnings That Might Be In Effect For Your Area. Please Check The Latest Public And Marine Forecasts For Detailed Information About Additional Hazards. .Storm Information... At 8 PM AST...The Center Of Tropical Depression Seven Was Located Near Latitude 16.7n...Longitude 66.2w. This Was About 120 Miles South Of San Juan PR...Or About 90 Miles South-Southeast Of Ponce Pr...Or About 140 Miles Southwest Of Saint Thomas Vi. Storm Motion Was Nnw Or 330 Degrees At 2 Mph. Storm Intensity Was 35 Mph. .Situation Overview... Over The Past Couple Of Hours The Depression Has Been Drifting Toward The North-Northwest At Around 2 Mph...4 Km/H. However...A Motion Toward The Northwest At A Faster Forward Speed Is Expected To Resume Tonight And Continue Through Thursday. A Turn Toward The North-Northwest Is Forecast On Friday. On The Present Forecast Track...The Center Should Pass Near Or Just West Of Puerto Rico Early On Thursday. Intermittent Rain And Squalls Have Already Begun To Affect The U.S. Virgin Islands And Portions Of Puerto Rico...Including Vieques And Culebra. Expect These Conditions To Be More Frequent Overnight Through Thursday. .Precautionary/Preparedness Actions... Precautionary/Preparedness Actions... For Those Under A Warning...Now Is The Time To Rush To Completion Preparations For The Protection Of Life And Property. Evacuate If Directed To Do So By Local Officials...Or If Your Home Is Vulnerable To High Winds Or Flooding. For Interests At Ports...Docks...And Marinas...Urgently Complete Prescribed Preparations According To Your Emergency Operations Plan For Tropical Cyclones. If You Live On A Boat...Make Final Preparations For Securing Your Craft Before Leaving It. Be Sure To Account For The Possible Closure Of Bridges And Causeways. Regarding Any Coastal Waters Under A Warning...Small Craft Should Remain In Port And Well Secured. Regarding Any Coastal Waters Under A Watch...Small Craft Should Return To Port Or Seek Safe Harbor. Determine The Best Strategy For Securing Your Craft. Closely Monitor Noaa Weather Radio Or Other Local News Outlets For Official Storm Information. Listen For Possible Changes To The Forecast. For Additional Precautionary And Preparedness Information... Please Refer To The Detailed Recommendations Relative To Your Location As Further Described By Your Local National Weather Service Office And Local Emergency Management. && .Next Update... The Next Local Statement Will Be Issued By The National Weather Service In San Juan Around 12:00 AM AST...Or Sooner If Conditions Warrant. San Juan And Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior- North Central-Central Interior-Ponce And Vicinity-Northwest- Western Interior-Mayaguez And Vicinity-Southwest- 858 PM AST Wed Sep 4 2013 ...Tropical Storm Warning Remains In Effect... ...Precautionary/Preparedness Actions... Precautionary/Preparedness Actions... Final Preparations To Protect Life And Property Should Be Completed Before Conditions Deteriorate. The Onset Of Gusty Winds And Heavy Rains Can Cause Outside Activities To Become Dangerous. Secure Loose Outdoor Objects Which Can Be Blown Around. If You Live In A Mobile Home...Leave It For More Substantial Shelter. && ...Probability Of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Conditions... There Is Little Chance For Hurricane Conditions At This Time. Also...There Is Little Chance For Tropical Storm Conditions At This Time. This Represents A General Steady Trend Since The Last Forecast. ...Inland Flooding... A Flash Flood Watch Is In Effect For The Entire Area. See Latest Forecast For Latest Information. Listen For Possible Flood Warnings For Your Location...And Be Ready To Act If Flooding Rains Occur. The Depression Is Expected To Produce Total Rainfall Amounts Of 3 To 6 Inches Over Puerto Rico With Isolated Higher Amounts In Areas Of Mountainous Terrain. These Heavier Amounts Could Result In Dangerous Flash Floods And Mud Slides Over Mountainous Terrain. ...Winds... Maximum Winds Are Forecast To Be In The 15 To 30 Mph Range With Possible Gusts To 35 Mph. Based On The Latest Track...Tropical Storm Conditions Are Expected To First Reach The Southern Coast Of Puerto Rico By 3 AM AST. However...As Tropical Depression Seven Approaches... Stronger Winds Are Still Possible. Continue To Closely Monitor The Forecast For Any Significant Changes And Be Ready To Act. ...Storm Surge And Storm Tide... Although No Significant Storm Surge Is Expected With The Tropical Depression...Wave Run-Up Along The Southern Coasts Of Puerto Rico Could Result In One To Two Feet Above Predicted. ...Tornadoes... Isolated Tornadoes Will Be Possible In Rain Bands Associated With The Tropical Depression As It Moves Across The Forecast Area. Bulletin Issued: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 8:58 PM AST Bulletin Expires: Thursday, September 05, 2013 3:00 AM AST
Posted on: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 02:31:56 +0000
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