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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
758 PM AST Fri May 3 2024

VIC020-030-040300-
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Saint John VI-Saint Thomas VI-
758 PM AST Fri May 3 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Saint John and Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...Until 1100 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 758 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Up to 3 inches of rain have
    fallen.
  - 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.

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LAT...LON 1839 6499 1837 6470 1834 6465 1830 6470
      1832 6482 1830 6480 1829 6480 1828 6483
      1830 6486 1827 6489 1832 6492 1829 6495
      1832 6501 1834 6499 1834 6506 1838 6505
      1838 6499


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