Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 060035
FLSSJU

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

PRC037-053-089-119-060200-
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Ceiba PR-Fajardo PR-Luquillo PR-Rio Grande PR-
835 PM AST Wed Jun 5 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AST THIS EVENING...
...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1000 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. River or stream flows are
  elevated. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or
  is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 835 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This is causing urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - 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 1837 6566 1839 6559 1832 6565 1832 6562
      1825 6562 1825 6558 1821 6560 1823 6563
      1821 6566 1822 6566 1822 6567 1825 6568
      1830 6579 1828 6584 1837 6587 1841 6587
      1841 6589 1843 6584 1838 6575 1837 6577


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