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Tropical Storm Karen Local Statement Advisory Number 12
National Weather Service San Juan PR  AL122019
1110 PM AST Tue Sep 24 2019

This product covers PUERTO RICO AND THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS

**HEAVY RAIN AND FLASH FLOODING WILL CONTINUE OVER PUERTO RICO AND THE
 VIRGIN ISLANDS**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Puerto Rico and the
      U.S. Virgin Islands.

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 80 miles northeast of San Juan PR or about 50 miles north
      of St. Thomas
    - 19.1N 65.0W
    - Storm Intensity 45 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 15 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Rain bands with thunderstorms continue to affect most of Puerto Rico
and portions of the U.S. Virgin Islands. These rain bands will persist
through the overnight hours. Tropical storm force winds, mainly in
gusts, are possible with these rainbands. Hazardous seas will continue
across the Caribbean and Atlantic waters through early Wednesday. Large
breaking waves and life threatening rip currents will continue through
the overnight hours across the southern and eastern coastal areas of
the islands.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Remain well guarded against
life- threatening flood waters having possible extensive impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
    - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and
      ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas,
      destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while
      increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood
      control systems and barriers may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
      Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
      underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many
      road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding across
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, especially with the rain bands.
Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind having possible limited
impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
      uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
      shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.


* SURGE:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across
PUERTO RICO AND THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across
PUERTO RICO AND THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:

If you are exceptionally vulnerable to wind or water hazards from
tropical systems, consider voluntary evacuation, especially if being
officially recommended. Relocate to a predetermined shelter or safe
destination.

If evacuating away from the area or relocating to a nearby shelter,
leave early before weather conditions become hazardous.

Do not return to evacuated areas until hazardous winds diminish and
flood waters abate.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

Now is the time to remain safely sheltered from the storm. Stay inside
and away from windows. Listen for updates and be ready in case you
lose electrical power. Locate your battery powered radio and flashlight
from your Emergency Supplies Kit. Keep these items close.

During the peak of the storm, keep your shoes on and rain gear handy.
Boots and tennis shoes offer the best foot protection if you become
unexpectedly exposed to the elements.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in San Juan PR around 2 AM AST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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