[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement
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Tropical Storm Fiona Local Statement Advisory Number 9
National Weather Service San Juan PR AL072022
1129 AM AST Fri Sep 16 2022
This product covers Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands
**TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS ISSUED FOR PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN
ISLANDS**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
Warning for Central Interior, Culebra, Eastern Interior,
Mayaguez and Vicinity, North Central, Northeast, Northwest,
Ponce and Vicinity, San Juan and Vicinity, Southeast,
Southwest, St Croix, St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent
Islands, Vieques, and Western Interior
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Central Interior,
Culebra, Eastern Interior, Mayaguez and Vicinity, North
Central, Northeast, Northwest, Ponce and Vicinity, San Juan and
Vicinity, Southeast, Southwest, St Croix, St.Thomas...St.
John...and Adjacent Islands, Vieques, and Western Interior
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 470 miles east-southeast of San Juan PR or about 380
miles east-southeast of Saint Croix VI
- 16.0N 59.4W
- Storm Intensity 50 mph
- Movement West or 275 degrees at 14 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for the U.S. Virgin Islands
and Puerto Rico. Tropical storm conditions are likely as early as
Saturday morning. At 11 AM AST (15 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm
Fiona was located about 135 miles east of Guadalupe. The current
forecast track still brings the center of Fiona just south of the
Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico late Saturday into Sunday. The main
threat with this system remains the rainfall, which will persist
through the weekend into early next week, with overall, multi-day
totals in excess of 8 inches for some areas around the local islands,
including a forecast for 8 to 12 inches for southeastern and
southwestern Puerto Rico. This amount of rainfall will result in life-
threatening flash and urban flooding, as well as mudslides or rockfalls
and river flooding. The greatest threat for these dangerous flooding
conditions is Saturday through at least Monday. Marine and coastal
conditions are also forecast to deteriorate, starting as early as
today. Seas building to around 15 feet are forecast, continuing through
the weekend. Maximum sustained winds to near 50 mph with higher gusts
are expected for portions of the forecast area.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across eastern and southern 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.
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across the rest of the region.
* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Potential impacts in
this area 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 waterspouts having possible limited impacts across the
local waters of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Potential
impacts include:
- The occurrence of isolated waterspouts.
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:
Now is the time to bring to completion all preparations to protect
life and property in accordance with your emergency plan.
Outside preparations should be wrapped up as soon as possible before
weather conditions completely deteriorate. Any remaining evacuations
and relocations should be expedited before the onset of tropical
storm force wind.
If you are relocating to safe shelter, leave as early as possible. If
heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter
rules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or own a
pet. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit.
Check the latest weather forecast before departing.
Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of
life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any
orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency
Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are
unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making.
Check-in with your emergency points of contact among family, friends,
and workmates. Inform them of your status and well-being. Let them
know how you intend to ride out the storm and when you plan to
check-in again.
Keep cell phones well charged and handy. Also, cell phone chargers
for automobiles can be helpful after the storm. Locate your chargers
and keep them with your cell phone.
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 relocating to a nearby shelter or to the home of a family member
or friend, drive with extra caution, especially on secondary roads.
Remember, many bridges and causeways will be closed once higher winds
arrive. Also, if you encounter water covering the road, seek an
alternate route. Always obey official road signs for closures and
detours.
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 2 PM AST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
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