The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Juan warned of dangerous conditions for today in the rivers and the sea.

NWS meteorologist Yidiana Zayas explained that a cold front that had been anticipated is currently affecting the island, causing downpours since last night.

She noted that at about 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, in the northern area, between Vega Baja and Manatí, almost an inch of rain accumulation had already been recorded.

“That pattern should continue into the morning with some showers that are not heavy, but persistent,” Zayas said.

“In the afternoon, some showers show additional rainfall development,” she added.

These conditions led the NWS to report that there is “an elevated risk of flooding” in “urban and low-lying areas, as well as rapid increases in creeks and streams”.

Due to this scenario, the NWS pointed out that “the system will bring periods of rain and a greater potential for lightning. The increase in rainfall will cause an increase in river levels and water accumulation”.

“Even if it is not raining in your area, rivers can rise rapidly due to upstream rainfall,” the NWS warned.

Meanwhile, Zayas explained that swell pulses have caused an elevated risk of sea currents on the beaches on the north coast of Puerto Rico.

She also said that a warning is in effect for operators of small craft in offshore waters of the Atlantic Ocean, from noon today, with waves between six and seven feet high.

Zayas said the cold front should have crossed the area by tomorrow, Monday, but “there will be moisture remaining, so a limited to elevated risk” of flooding is expected in some low-elevation, poorly drained areas.

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