Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 150310
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1110 PM AST Thu Mar 14 2024

PRC017-091-150415-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.FA.Y.0033.240315T0310Z-240315T0415Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
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.

&&

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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