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Flooding Concerns in Puerto Rico; Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.

Showers and thunderstorms capable of producing widespread heavy rainfall will be possible across much of Puerto Rico today. Heavy rainfall will likely lead to flash, urban and small stream flooding. Some areas may face life-threatening flooding. In the Southeast U.S., strong to marginally severe thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ponce, Mercedita Airport (TJPS)

Lat: 18.02°NLon: 66.57°WElev: 26ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 19 Apr 3:55 pm AST
Extended Forecast for

Orocovis PR

Flood Advisory until April 19, 05:15pm
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Flood Advisory
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    Flood Advisory until April 19, 05:15pm

    NOW until
    5:15pm Fri

    Flood Advisory

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Showers

    High: 77 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers before 9pm, then isolated showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light north northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    Showers

    Low: 68 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 76. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Showers

    High: 76 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 65 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Isolated showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 77 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Scattered
    Showers

    Low: 66 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

    High: 79 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 67 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Scattered showers before 9pm, then isolated showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light north northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Isolated showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 76. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Isolated showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Scattered showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Light east southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Scattered showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
Orocovis PR
 18.23°N 66.39°W (Elev. 1916 ft)
Last Update:
3:56 pm AST Apr 19, 2024
Forecast Valid:
4pm AST Apr 19, 2024-6pm AST Apr 26, 2024
 
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