Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 271905
FLSSJU

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
305 PM AST Mon May 27 2024

PRC001-039-073-107-141-272100-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Adjuntas PR-Ciales PR-Jayuya PR-Orocovis PR-Utuado PR-
305 PM AST Mon May 27 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Adjuntas, Ciales, Jayuya, Orocovis and Utuado.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM AST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows
  over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor
  drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 305 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 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Jayuya, Utuado, Orocovis and Cayuco.
  - 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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 1823 6683 1823 6682 1828 6683 1832 6682
      1832 6677 1833 6676 1835 6673 1832 6671
      1833 6661 1834 6660 1834 6658 1829 6646
      1828 6646 1826 6645 1827 6640 1826 6638
      1817 6638 1817 6639 1818 6645 1819 6684


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