Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 052221
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
621 PM AST Wed Jun 5 2024

PRC069-085-060000-
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/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


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