Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
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311 WGCA82 TJSJ 052221 FLSSJU Flood Advisory National Weather Service San Juan PR 621 PM AST Wed Jun 5 2024 PRC069-085-060000- /O.NEW.TJSJ.FA.Y.0282.240605T2221Z-240606T0000Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Humacao PR-Las Piedras PR- 621 PM AST Wed Jun 5 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Humacao and Las Piedras. * WHEN...Until 800 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 620 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 up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Humacao, Las Piedras, La Fermina, Anton Ruiz, Punta Santiago, Bajandas, Candelero Arriba, Pueblito Del Rio and Comunas. - 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. 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 1812 6593 1814 6593 1819 6590 1822 6587 1827 6584 1826 6582 1821 6583 1820 6583 1821 6579 1820 6576 1818 6577 1818 6574 1816 6574 1815 6576 1813 6578 1807 6580 1810 6585 1812 6585 1811 6587 1812 6588 $$ ICP