Weather in Maricao

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, including beaches in Culebra. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety.

There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Anasco, Camuy, Hatillo, Isabela, Lares, Moca, Quebradillas and San Sebastian. * WHEN...Until 500 PM AST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 154 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunders...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Arecibo. * WHEN...Until 300 PM AST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 101 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.