Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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

VIC020-030-060200-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.FA.Y.0283.240606T0000Z-240606T0200Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Saint John VI-Saint Thomas VI-
800 PM AST Wed Jun 5 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Saint John and Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...Until 1000 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 759 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the
    advisory area. Up to 4 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result or aggravate
    any ongoing 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 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 1834 6499 1834 6503 1836 6508 1839 6493
      1836 6482 1838 6472 1836 6466 1833 6464
      1831 6466 1832 6468 1831 6468 1828 6471
      1831 6475 1830 6479 1830 6480 1829 6489
      1832 6492 1830 6494 1832 6500


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