All of Puerto Rico without power as Hurricane Fiona lashes island
A widespread 8 to 12 inches of rain with localized 15- to 25-inch totals are expected across Puerto Rico, with the lesser amounts in the far northern reaches of the island. The heaviest totals will be found in eastern and southeastern Puerto Rico, where a persistent onshore flow east of Fiona’s center will tug ashore a nonstop stream of tropical moisture ripe for a serious deluge. The territory’s high terrain will also enhance torrential rainfall in the mountains.
Near the south coast of Puerto Rico, winds may gust closer to 60 mph east of the storm’s center, except in the eastern eyewall, where a few 80 to 100-plus mph gusts are likely at the beaches. The greatest likelihood of strong eyewall gusts is somewhere west of Ponce, perhaps in the vicinity of Guanica, La Parguera or especially Rojo Cabo. Winds of that magnitude may cause minor roof damage and could down trees, which could result in pockets of structural damage.
As Fiona has intensified, it has grown taller, meaning it can “feel” southerly winds at the high altitudes. That has been responsible for its slight northward turn in the past 12 hours, and will continue tugging Fiona north over the next several days. A tropical storm watch is up for Turks and Caicos as well as the southeastern Bahamas, although current projections suggest Fiona may pass to the east of most inhabited land masses.Eventually, an approaching trough, or dip in the jet stream, will scoot eastward over the U.S. East Coast and out to sea, dragging Fiona with it. That is good news for mainland U.S.
There is a chance the Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland could be in line for eventual impacts toward next weekend, but confidence remains low.
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