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Weather Summary for Puerto Rico
National Weather Service San Juan PR
336 AM AST Tue Sep 19 2017

...Hurricane warning is in effect for Puerto Rico...

Doppler radar indicates scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms across southeast and central interior of Puerto
Rico this morning. These showers are from Hurricane Maria fringe
outer rainbands, these showers will continue to increase from east
to west as Hurricane Maria moves closer to the forecast area.

Today a north to northeast wind will prevail ranging from 8 to 20
mph with higher gusts possible, this along with the increasing
clouds will keep daytime high temperatures in the mid to upper
80s. At this time all preparations should be rushed to completion
by this afternoon. Due to the potential for heavy rains over the
next several days a flash flood watch is in effect today through
Friday afternoon. Remember if you see flooded roadways turn around
don`t drown.


The category 4 Hurricane Maria is still expected to impact Puerto
Rico late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning. Interests in
Puerto Rico should closely monitor the progress of this system and
refer to the latest bulletins and advisories issued by the
National Weather Service WFO San Juan and the National Hurricane
Center.

Across the coastal waters, seas up to 10 feet and winds up to
tropical storm force 34 kts or higher today. Seas and winds are
expected to deteriorate rapidly Tuesday night as Hurricane Maria
approaches to the region.

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