Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 172054
FLSSJU

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
454 PM AST Wed Apr 17 2024

PRC039-073-141-172300-
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Ciales PR-Jayuya PR-Utuado PR-
454 PM AST Wed Apr 17 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Ciales, Jayuya and Utuado.

* WHEN...Until 700 PM AST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 454 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Jayuya, Utuado, Ciales and Cayuco.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 1832 6672 1832 6666 1837 6646 1825 6645
      1825 6651 1817 6651 1816 6653 1815 6656
      1817 6659 1815 6663 1815 6668 1818 6666
      1822 6669 1823 6676 1825 6678 1823 6680
      1823 6682 1832 6683 1832 6677 1835 6673


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