Currently en Puerto Rico — 30 de octubre 2023: Sigue el riesgo de inundaciones

Lluvias fuertes han causado serias inundaciones en Puerto Rico durante el fin de semana, y esto seguirá siendo una preocupación el lunes debido a una amplia y persistente zona de baja presión sobre la región y períodos de vientos fuertes que continuarán transportando humedad hacia la isla desde el sureste. La mayoría de la lluvia se concentrará en el norte, este, sureste y el interior de la isla durante las primeras horas de la mañana y la tarde.

Dado que todavía se esperan tronadas y aguaceros fuertes el lunes, se mantendrá vigente una Vigilancia de Inundaciones Repentinas con la posibilidad de acumulación de agua en carreteras y áreas urbanas con drenaje deficiente, así como rápidas crecidas de ríos y quebradas. Y dado que muchos suelos ya están saturados, también será probable que se produzcan deslizamientos de tierra en zonas de terreno empinado.

Por lo menos las condiciones marinas deberían mejorar al comienzo de la semana a medida que la marejada del norte disminuya, así que los Avisos de Alto Riesgo de Corrientes de Resaca, Advertencias de Alta Oleaje y Advertencias para Embarcaciones Pequeñas podrían ser levantadas el lunes por la tarde.

—John Toohey-Morales

What you need to know, currently.

There is so much happening in our world right now, and to me, it’s one of those moments that seem to be occurring with increasing frequency where it feels like everything is imminently about to get worse.

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