Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 202058
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
458 PM AST Mon May 20 2024

PRC005-027-071-115-131-202230-
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Aguadilla PR-Camuy PR-Isabela PR-Quebradillas PR-San Sebastian PR-
458 PM AST Mon May 20 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM AST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
  counties, Aguadilla, Camuy, Isabela, Quebradillas and San
  Sebastian.

* WHEN...Until 630 PM AST.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 455 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Up to 2.2 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.
    Highest accumulations currently over Aguadilla and San
    Sebastian with thunderstorms moving towards other coastal
    northwestern municipalities.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    San Sebastian, Quebradillas, Isabela, Camuy, Aguadilla, Hato
    Arriba, Caban, San Antonio, Cacao, Mora, Piedra Gorda,
    Juncal, Rafael Hernandez and Quebrada.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 1849 6696 1849 6684 1837 6682 1834 6682
      1837 6689 1825 6691 1828 6704 1829 6703
      1831 6705 1839 6703 1846 6706 1844 6710
      1839 6714 1841 6716 1848 6717 1851 6714
      1852 6709 1851 6702


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MRR