[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Fiona Local Statement Advisory Number 6
National Weather Service San Juan PR  AL072022
511 PM AST Thu Sep 15 2022

This product covers Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands

**TROPICAL STORM WATCHES ISSUED FOR PUERTO RICO AND THE VIRGIN
ISLANDS**


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

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 710 miles east of San Juan PR or about 650 miles east of
      Saint Thomas VI
    - 16.3N 55.4W
    - Storm Intensity 60 mph
    - Movement West or 270 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the US Virgin Islands and
Puerto Rico. At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Fiona was
located 425 miles east of the Lesser Antilles. On the forecast track,
the center of Fiona is expected to move across the Leeward Islands
Friday night and early Saturday, and move near the Virgin Islands and
Puerto Rico late Saturday into Sunday. This system is expected to
bring rainfall amounts in excess of 8 inches across portions of the
local islands with life-threatening flash flooding and
mudslides/rockfalls, as well as river flooding beginning Saturday and
continuing through at least Sunday. Marine and coastal conditions are
expected to deteriorate as well starting on Saturday with seas up to 12
feet. Maximum sustained winds near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts
are expected across much of the forecast area.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts particularly across the eastern sectors of Puerto
Rico.
Potential 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.

Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts particularly across the eastern sectors of Puerto Rico.

* WIND:
Prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across
Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Potential impacts include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access
      routes impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.

* SURGE:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across Puerto Rico
and the US Virgin Islands.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Potential impacts include:
    - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
      toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
      large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
      pulled from moorings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
WATCH/WARNING PHASE - 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.

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


* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and take necessary
actions to secure your home or business. Deliberate efforts should be
underway to protect life and property. Ensure that your Emergency
Supplies Kit is stocked and ready.

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.

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any orders
that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of
others.

Visitors to the area should become familiar with nearby surroundings.
If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish in which
you are located and where it is relative to current watches and
warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their
onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially
pertaining to area visitors.

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 800 PM, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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