Local Statement for ERIKA (Puerto Rico / V.I.)
Posted by cypresstx on 8/27/2015, 9:29 pm
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WTCA82 TJSJ 280104
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TROPICAL STORM ERIKA LOCAL STATEMENT INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 12A
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR  AL052015
904 PM AST THU AUG 27 2015

THIS PRODUCT COVERS PUERTO RICO AND THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS

...ERIKA APPROACHING U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND PUERTO RICO...

NEW INFORMATION
---------------

* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
   - NONE

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS
 IN EFFECT FOR PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

* STORM INFORMATION:
   - ABOUT 150 MILES SOUTHEAST OF SAN JUAN PR OR ABOUT 150 MILES
     SOUTHEAST OF PONCE PR OR ABOUT 70 MILES SOUTH OF SAINT CROIX VI
   - 16.7N 64.7W
   - STORM INTENSITY 45 MPH
   - MOVEMENT WEST OR 280 DEGREES AT 12 MPH

SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------

TROPICAL STORM ERIKA CONTINUES ON TRACK TO CROSS U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
AND PUERTO RICO. THE MOST INTENSE WINDS AND RAINFALL WILL BE THIS
EVENING AT SAINT CROIX...AND THEN VIEQUES AND THE SOUTHEAST COAST
OF MAINLAND PUERTO RICO BEFORE MIDNIGHT. SUSTAINED STORM FORCE WINDS
ARE EXPECTED TO BE GREATER THAN 40 MPH...WITH GUSTS OF 60 MPH POSSIBLE
THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT. RAINFALL AND FLOODING ARE STILL THE MAJOR
CONCERNS. RAINFALL ESTIMATES FOR THE LOCAL ISLANDS STAND AT 4 TO 8
INCHES WITH UP TO 12 INCHES POSSIBLE. SIGNIFICANT RAINS FROM TROPICAL
STORM ERIKA WILL CONTINUE OVER PUERTO RICO DURING THE DAY FRIDAY AND
CONTINUE THE THREAT OF FLOODING.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* FLOODING RAIN:
PROTECT AGAINST DANGEROUS RAINFALL FLOODING HAVING POSSIBLE
SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS ACROSS U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND PUERTO RICO.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS INCLUDE:
   - MODERATE RAINFALL FLOODING MAY PROMPT SEVERAL EVACUATIONS AND
     RESCUES.
   - RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY BECOME SWOLLEN WITH SWIFTER
     CURRENTS AND OVERSPILL THEIR BANKS IN A FEW PLACES, ESPECIALLY
     IN USUALLY VULNERABLE SPOTS. SMALL STREAMS, CREEKS, CANALS,
     ARROYOS, AND DITCHES OVERFLOW.
   - FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER SOME STRUCTURES OR WEAKEN FOUNDATIONS.
     SEVERAL PLACES MAY EXPERIENCE EXPANDED AREAS OF RAPID
     INUNDATION AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR DRAINAGE
     AREAS. SOME STREETS AND PARKING LOTS TAKE ON MOVING WATER AS
     STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS OVERFLOW. DRIVING CONDITIONS
     BECOME HAZARDOUS. SOME ROAD AND BRIDGE CLOSURES.

* WIND:
PROTECT AGAINST DANGEROUS WIND HAVING POSSIBLE SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS
ACROSS U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND PUERTO RICO. POTENTIAL IMPACTS IN THIS
AREA INCLUDE:
   - SOME DAMAGE TO ROOFING AND SIDING MATERIALS, ALONG WITH DAMAGE
     TO PORCHES, AWNINGS, CARPORTS, AND SHEDS. UNSECURED LIGHTWEIGHT
     OBJECTS BECOME DANGEROUS PROJECTILES.
   - SOME ROADS IMPASSABLE FROM LARGE DEBRIS, AND MORE WITHIN URBAN
     OR HEAVILY WOODED PLACES. A FEW BRIDGES, CAUSEWAYS, AND ACCESS
     ROUTES IMPASSABLE.
   - SCATTERED POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS OUTAGES, BUT MORE PREVALENT
     IN AREAS WITH ABOVE GROUND LINES.

* SURGE:
ELEVATED STORM SURGE THREAT IS ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME ACROSS PUERTO
RICO AND THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS.

* TORNADOES:
LITTLE TO NO IMPACTS ARE ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME ACROSS PUERTO RICO
AND THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------

* EVACUATIONS:
IF EVACUATING THE AREA, STICK TO PRESCRIBED EVACUATION ROUTES. LOOK
FOR ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC INFORMATION ON ROADWAY SMART SIGNS AND LISTEN
TO SELECT RADIO CHANNELS FOR FURTHER TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS. DRIVERS
SHOULD NOT USE CELL PHONES WHILE OPERATING VEHICLES.

IF YOU ARE EXCEPTIONALLY VULNERABLE TO WIND OR WATER HAZARDS FROM
TROPICAL SYSTEMS, CONSIDER VOLUNTARY EVACUATION, ESPECIALLY IF BEING
OFFICIALLY RECOMMENDED. RELOCATE TO A PREDETERMINED SHELTER OR SAFE
DESTINATION.

IF EVACUATING AWAY FROM THE AREA OR RELOCATING TO A NEARBY SHELTER,
LEAVE EARLY BEFORE WEATHER CONDITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
NOW IS THE TIME TO BRING TO COMPLETION ALL PREPARATIONS TO PROTECT
LIFE AND PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR EMERGENCY PLAN.

OUTSIDE PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE WRAPPED UP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE
WEATHER CONDITIONS COMPLETELY DETERIORATE. ANY REMAINING EVACUATIONS
AND RELOCATIONS SHOULD BE EXPEDITED BEFORE THE ONSET OF TROPICAL
STORM FORCE WIND.

IF YOU ARE RELOCATING TO SAFE SHELTER, LEAVE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. IF
HEADING TO A COMMUNITY SHELTER, BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE SHELTER
RULES BEFORE ARRIVAL, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS OR OWN A
PET. TAKE ESSENTIAL ITEMS WITH YOU FROM YOUR EMERGENCY SUPPLIES KIT.
CHECK THE LATEST WEATHER FORECAST BEFORE DEPARTING.

FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY SHELTER MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF
LIFE. ALWAYS HEED THE ADVICE OF LOCAL OFFICIALS AND COMPLY WITH ANY
ORDERS THAT ARE ISSUED. REMEMBER, DURING THE STORM 9 1 1 EMERGENCY
SERVICES MAY NOT BE ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY RESPOND IF CONDITIONS ARE
UNSAFE. THIS SHOULD BE A BIG FACTOR IN YOUR DECISION MAKING.

CHECK-IN WITH YOUR EMERGENCY POINTS OF CONTACT AMONG FAMILY, FRIENDS,
AND WORKMATES. INFORM THEM OF YOUR STATUS AND WELL-BEING. LET THEM
KNOW HOW YOU INTEND TO RIDE OUT THE STORM AND WHEN YOU PLAN TO
CHECK-IN AGAIN.

KEEP CELL PHONES WELL CHARGED AND HANDY. ALSO, CELL PHONE CHARGERS
FOR AUTOMOBILES CAN BE HELPFUL AFTER THE STORM. LOCATE YOUR CHARGERS
AND KEEP THEM WITH YOUR CELL PHONE.

IN EMERGENCIES IT IS BEST TO REMAIN CALM. STAY INFORMED AND FOCUSED
ON THE SITUATION AT HAND. EXERCISE PATIENCE WITH THOSE YOU ENCOUNTER.
BE A GOOD SAMARITAN AND HELPFUL TO OTHERS.

IF RELOCATING TO A NEARBY SHELTER OR TO THE HOME OF A FAMILY MEMBER
OR FRIEND, DRIVE WITH EXTRA CAUTION, ESPECIALLY ON SECONDARY ROADS.
REMEMBER, MANY BRIDGES AND CAUSEWAYS WILL BE CLOSED ONCE HIGHER WINDS
ARRIVE. ALSO, IF YOU ENCOUNTER WATER COVERING THE ROAD, SEEK AN
ALTERNATE ROUTE. ALWAYS OBEY OFFICIAL ROAD SIGNS FOR CLOSURES AND
DETOURS.

IF YOU ARE A VISITOR AND STILL IN THE AREA, LISTEN FOR THE NAME OF
THE CITY OR TOWN IN WHICH YOU ARE STAYING WITHIN LOCAL NEWS UPDATES.
BE SURE YOU KNOW THE NAME OF THE COUNTY OR PARISH IN WHICH IT
RESIDES. PAY ATTENTION FOR INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

CLOSELY MONITOR NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR OTHER LOCAL NEWS OUTLETS FOR
OFFICIAL STORM INFORMATION. BE READY TO ADAPT TO POSSIBLE CHANGES TO
THE FORECAST.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- FOR INFORMATION ON APPROPRIATE PREPARATIONS SEE READY.GOV
- FOR INFORMATION ON CREATING AN EMERGENCY PLAN SEE GETAGAMEPLAN.ORG
- FOR ADDITIONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION SEE REDCROSS.ORG

NEXT UPDATE
-----------

THE NEXT LOCAL STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER
SERVICE IN SAN JUAN PR AROUND 1130 PM AST, OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS
WARRANT.

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