Flood Statement Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
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WGCA82 TJSJ 150310
FLSSJU
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1110 PM AST Thu Mar 14 2024
PRC017-091-150415-
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Barceloneta PR-Manati PR-
1110 PM AST Thu Mar 14 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM AST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
counties, Barceloneta and Manati.
* WHEN...Until 1215 AM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1110 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
strong persistent showers. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch
of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Manati, Barceloneta, La Luisa, Imbery, Coto Norte, Tierras
Nuevas Poniente, Tierras Nuevas Pon, Garrochales, Bufalo and
Tiburones.
- 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.
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LAT...LON 1849 6655 1848 6654 1848 6653 1847 6647
1847 6645 1849 6644 1841 6644 1839 6645
1837 6644 1837 6650 1835 6653 1839 6653
1841 6654 1841 6657 1839 6659 1840 6659
1847 6658 1847 6659 1848 6659
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