Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
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369 WGCA82 TJSJ 090033 FLSSJU Flood Statement National Weather Service San Juan PR 833 PM AST Wed May 8 2024 PRC091-090300- /O.CON.TJSJ.FA.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240509T0300Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Manati PR- 833 PM AST Wed May 8 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...River flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Manati. * WHEN...Until 1100 PM AST. * IMPACTS...Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 828 PM AST, Gauge reports indicated that the Rio Grande de Manati is cresting near minor flood stage for the past hour or so, and it is expected to slowly decrease during the next few hours. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. 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. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. && LAT...LON 1843 6653 1844 6654 1845 6654 1846 6653 1847 6653 1848 6653 1848 6654 1849 6654 1849 6653 1843 6649 1837 6646 1836 6650 1842 6653 $$ DS