Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 022110
FLSSJU

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
510 PM AST Thu May 2 2024

PRC013-017-091-022300-
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Arecibo PR-Barceloneta PR-Manati PR-
510 PM AST Thu May 2 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Arecibo, Barceloneta and Manati.

* WHEN...Until 700 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 510 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...
    Arecibo, Barceloneta, Manati, La Alianza, Bajadero, Imbery,
    La Luisa, Coto Norte, Sabana Hoyos, Animas, Tiburones,
    Bufalo, Garrochales, Tierras Nuevas Poniente and Tierras
    Nuevas Pon.
  - 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 1847 6671 1849 6667 1849 6662 1847 6647
      1847 6645 1849 6644 1837 6644 1837 6650
      1835 6653 1839 6653 1841 6654 1841 6656
      1839 6659 1834 6659 1833 6661 1832 6672
      1834 6672 1835 6674 1833 6677 1848 6677


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