First published Oct 19, 2026, 5:58:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 19, 2026, 5:58:15 PM UTC

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Flash Flood Warning issued October 19 at 1:28PM AST until October 19 at 4:15PM AST by NWS San Juan PR

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The National Weather Service in San Juan issued a flash flood warning for northern Carolina, northern Guaynabo, San Juan, and Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, until 4:15 PM AST. Radar indicated heavy rain, with flash flooding ongoing or expected shortly.

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Affected location: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Illustrative image: Hot spring soaking pools on the San Juan River at Pagosa Hot Springs — Netherzone/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flash Flood Warning issued October 19 at 1:28PM AST until October 19 at 4:15PM AST by NWS San Juan PR

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