1.  But the desert floor does not readily absorb large amounts of water due to its sandy soil and a lack of plants.

2.  Much of Mexico lacks water due to massive deforestation, natural climatic changes and human consumption that rises with development and rapid population growth.

3.  Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands coastal waters Small craft advisory in effect for all waters due to freshening easterly winds.

4.  A small craft advisory is in effect this afternoon for the Atlantic and Caribbean waters due to moderate swells from the northeast.

5.  A small craft advisory remains in effect for our coastal waters due to moderate east to southeast winds and rough seas.

6.  A small craft advisory remains in effect for the coastal waters due to continuing large northeast swells.

7.  A small craft advisory continues across the coastal waters due to the strong winds and high seas.

8.  A small craft advisory is in effect for the coastal waters due to large northerly swells.

9.  A small craft advisory is still in effect for the coastal waters due to a four to six foot swell from the north.

10.  A small craft advisory remains in effect for the coastal waters due to six foot swells from the northeast and gusty winds.