Waarschuwingen, Cruz Bay

Hydrologic Outlook issued May 1 at 9:33AM AST by NWS San Juan PR ESFSJU Deep moisture and favorable upper level dynamics will bring periods of showers and thunderstorms across the local islands during the next several days, particularly on Friday and into the upcoming weekend. Based on the latest guidance, the most likely time period for the heaviest rainfall activity is Friday afternoon into Saturday. The areas most likely to receive the highest rainfall accumulations are portions of the south, southeast and east sections of Puerto Rico, as well as Vieques, Culebra and the US Virgin Islands. Therefore, there is an increasing risk for ponding of water, flooding of urban areas, roads and small streams. Life threatening flash flooding and mudslides are possible as well. Some rivers will likely overflow their banks. A Flash Flood Watch will likely be issued on Thursday. This product will be updated as needed.

Rip Current Statement issued May 1 at 3:48AM AST until May 2 at 6:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the western coastline of Puerto Rico, St Thomas, and St John. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.