Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 052028
FLSSJU

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
428 PM AST Wed Jun 5 2024

VIC020-030-052300-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.FA.Y.0280.240605T2028Z-240605T2300Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Saint John VI-Saint Thomas VI-
428 PM AST Wed Jun 5 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Saint John and Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...Until 700 PM AST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways.
  Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 428 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 2 inches are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    St John, Charlotte Amalie West, 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 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.

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LAT...LON 1836 6507 1837 6508 1837 6503 1839 6498
      1836 6482 1838 6471 1836 6467 1833 6464
      1832 6466 1832 6468 1831 6468 1829 6471
      1831 6475 1830 6477 1832 6482 1830 6489
      1832 6492 1832 6498 1834 6499 1835 6509


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