Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 230853
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
453 AM AST Thu May 23 2024

PRC037-053-089-231200-
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Ceiba PR-Fajardo PR-Luquillo PR-
453 AM AST Thu May 23 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
  counties, Ceiba, Fajardo and Luquillo.

* WHEN...Until 800 AM AST.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 453 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has
    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...
    Fajardo, Luquillo, Ceiba, Luis M. Cintron, Ramos, Aguas
    Claras, Roosevelt Roads, Playa Fortuna and Palmer.
  - 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.

&&

LAT...LON 1837 6577 1839 6559 1837 6553 1836 6553
      1837 6556 1834 6557 1838 6557 1838 6559
      1832 6565 1832 6562 1834 6562 1833 6561
      1825 6562 1825 6558 1821 6561 1821 6560
      1820 6565 1825 6568 1828 6577 1833 6575


$$

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