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Tropical Depression Seven Local Statement Advisory Number 2...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR  AL072021
650 PM AST Fri Aug 13 2021

This product covers Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands

**TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS EAST OF THE LESSER ANTILLES**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Puerto Rico and
      the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 960 miles east of San Juan PR or about 870 miles east of
      Saint Croix VI
    - 15.4N 51.8W
    - Storm Intensity 35 mph
    - Movement West or 275 degrees at 22 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Depression Seven, located about 675 miles to the east of the
Leeward Islands, is expected to gradually strengthen during the next
couple of days and become a tropical storm tonight or on Saturday. A
tropical storm watch has been issued for Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Virgin Islands. The system is expected to affect the local islands
Sunday into Monday and bring with it flooding rains, tropical storm
force winds and hazardous marine conditions. First rainbands from
Tropical Depression Seven are expected by Sunday morning, becoming more
frequent and heavier Sunday afternoon through Sunday night.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin. Potential impacts
include:
    - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter
      currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
      in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals,
      arroyos, and ditches overflow.
    - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
      Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid
      inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
      areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as
      storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions
      become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.

* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Potential 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 impacts are anticipated at this time across Puerto Rico
and the US Virgin Islands.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no 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.


* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties
which must be taken into account.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low lying or poor
drainage area, in a valley or canyon, or near an already swollen
river, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the
forecast.

* 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 8 PM AST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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