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Weather Service Issues Flood Advisories for San Juan Metro Area Municipalities

Published Oct 3, 2026, 3:00 PM AST· Updated Oct 11, 2026via Metro PR

Warnings as of 3:00 PM on Oct 3; check the National Weather Service for the latest.

At a glance

  • Flood advisories issued for several municipalities in Puerto Rico
  • Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in the metropolitan area
  • Advisory in effect until 4:00 PM

Why this matters: For residents in the affected municipalities, the flood advisories mean a risk of flooding and disruptions to daily life, particularly in low-lying areas and near waterways.

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The National Weather Service (NWS) issued several flood advisories on Saturday for municipalities across Puerto Rico because of heavy rains and thunderstorms. One of the advisories specifically covered towns in the metropolitan area, including Bayamón, Guaynabo and San Juan.

According to the NWS, Doppler radar detected heavy rainfall at around 1:00 PM, and up to 2 inches of rain had already fallen in some areas. The advisory remains in effect until 4:00 PM.

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