Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 071657
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1257 PM AST Tue May 7 2024

PRC019-045-107-072000-
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Barranquitas PR-Comerio PR-Orocovis PR-
1257 PM AST Tue May 7 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Barranquitas, Comerio and Orocovis.

* WHEN...Until 400 PM AST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  River or stream flows are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1256 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Up to 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...
    Orocovis, Barranquitas, Comerio and Palomas.
  - 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 1825 6625 1828 6621 1823 6617 1817 6621
      1818 6624 1817 6625 1817 6628 1815 6631
      1815 6632 1817 6633 1818 6646 1817 6651
      1823 6652 1826 6650 1825 6647 1829 6638
      1827 6638 1824 6635


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