Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
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WGCA82 TJSJ 032146
FLSSJU
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
546 PM AST Fri May 3 2024
PRC029-031-087-139-040000-
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Canovanas PR-Carolina PR-Loiza PR-Trujillo Alto PR-
546 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...Canovanas, Carolina, Loiza and Trujillo Alto.
* 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 545 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 3 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...
San Juan, Canovanas, Carolina, Trujillo Alto, Santa Barbara,
Campo Rico, San Isidro, Lomas and Benitez.
- 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 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.
&&
LAT...LON 1846 6599 1844 6588 1841 6590 1841 6587
1838 6588 1838 6587 1836 6588 1829 6587
1828 6584 1826 6585 1827 6591 1831 6597
1831 6604 1837 6603 1838 6602 1838 6600
1839 6600 1840 6599 1845 6604
$$
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