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

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Fajardo PR-
550 PM AST Fri May 3 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST THIS EVENING...
...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following county,
  Fajardo.

* WHEN...Until 800 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.
  River or stream flows are elevated. Ponding of water in urban or
  other areas is occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 550 PM AST, the heavy rain has ended, but doppler radar
    indicated persistent light to moderate rain across the
    advisory area. This will maintain the flooding risk,
    especially in areas experiencing urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Fajardo, Luis M. Cintron and Roosevelt Roads.
  - 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 1838 6561 1834 6564 1833 6563 1828 6563
      1828 6564 1829 6567 1828 6568 1829 6569
      1827 6572 1829 6573 1831 6571 1832 6570
      1832 6568 1836 6567 1838 6564


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