Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 222254
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
654 PM AST Wed May 22 2024

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Arroyo PR-Maunabo PR-Patillas PR-Yabucoa PR-
654 PM AST Wed May 22 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM AST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
  counties, Arroyo, Maunabo, Patillas and Yabucoa.

* WHEN...Until 815 PM AST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
  occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 654 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Maunabo, Patillas, Yabucoa, Arroyo, Emajagua, Playita,
    Martorell, Palmas, Buena Vista, Palo Seco, Rosa Sanchez,
    Lamboglia, Yaurel, El Negro, Comunas and Candelero Arriba.
  - 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.

&&

LAT...LON 1810 6602 1808 6601 1809 6598 1809 6594
      1813 6591 1811 6587 1812 6585 1809 6584
      1807 6579 1806 6581 1807 6583 1801 6583
      1799 6588 1799 6590 1797 6598 1798 6600
      1795 6605 1802 6609 1811 6605


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