Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1117 PM AST Wed May 22 2024

VIC020-030-230530-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Saint John VI-Saint Thomas VI-
1117 PM AST Wed May 22 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM AST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of Virgin Islands, including the following
  counties, Saint John and Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...Until 130 AM AST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1117 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Charlotte Amalie West, St John, Anna`s Retreat, Charlotte
    Amalie East, Charlotte Amalie and Cruz Bay.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 1838 6506 1836 6493 1837 6492 1836 6469
      1832 6469 1830 6479 1830 6480 1829 6484
      1830 6486 1828 6487 1827 6490 1829 6489
      1832 6492 1830 6494 1832 6496 1834 6494
      1834 6509


$$

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