Puerto Rico’s north and center are due another round of rain and thunderstorms on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 10, driven by localized moisture, though the activity is expected to be less intense than in recent days, according to National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts. NWS meteorologist Kevin Martínez said some rains could cause urban flooding and water accumulation on roads.
"Even though the rain should not be so extensive, where it does form it could leave flooding impacts and, since the ground is already saturated, some landslides are possible," Martínez said.
"Even though the rain should not be so extensive, where it does form it could leave flooding impacts and, since the ground is already saturated, some landslides are possible," Martínez said. A high rip-current risk alert remains in effect for beaches in the north, northwest and northeast of the island, as well as those of the island municipality of Culebra; Martínez said the high risk should continue at least until 6:00 AM on Wednesday because it was extended.
The NWS also kept active until 9:15 AM an advisory for dangerous marine conditions in waters offshore of northern Puerto Rico due to strong thunderstorms "that are not expected to move over land." Temperatures will stay high, with a heat-risk advisory maintained for the most vulnerable people, such as older adults and children. Martínez said winds will turn more southerly through the rest of the week, bringing hotter conditions, particularly from Thursday on.
He linked the season’s heat to the arrangement of high and low pressure over the region, which left Puerto Rico in an "in-between" with conditions unusual for the time of year.