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Tropical Storm Grace Local Statement Advisory Number 4
National Weather Service San Juan PR  AL072021
512 AM AST Sat Aug 14 2021

This product covers Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands

**DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO TROPICAL STORM GRACE**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
      Warning for all Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 710 miles east-southeast of San Juan PR or about 620
      miles east of Saint Croix VI
    - 15.8N 55.6W
    - Storm Intensity 40 mph
    - Movement West or 280 degrees at 22 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Depression Seven is now Tropical Storm Grace, located about
420 miles east of the Leeward Islands. A Tropical Storm Warning is in
effect for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Grace will affect
the local islands Sunday into Monday and bring with it flooding rains,
tropical storm force winds and hazardous marine conditions. First
rainbands from Grace will arrive by Sunday morning, becoming more
frequent and heavier Sunday afternoon through Sunday night. A Flash
Flood Watch in effect from Sunday through Monday evening. Stay tuned
for additional updates.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. 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:
Protect against 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.

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:

In emergencies it is best to remain calm. Stay informed and focused
on the situation at hand. Exercise patience with those you encounter.
Be a Good Samaritan and helpful to others.

If you are a visitor and still in the area, listen for the name of the
city or town in which you are staying within local news updates. Be
sure you know the name of the county or parish in which it resides. Pay
attention for instructions from local authorities.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information. Be ready to adapt to 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 AM AST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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