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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1012 AM AST Thu May 2 2024

...There is an increasing risk for Flash Flooding Friday and early
this weekend due to favorable atmospheric conditions resulting in
periods of heavy rainfall as well as saturated soils and rivers
above normal levels...

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San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior-North
Central-Central Interior-Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Western
Interior-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
Including the cities of Rincon, Moca, Grove Place, Quebradillas,
Santa Isabel, Manati, Adjuntas, Ciales, Barranquitas, Catano,
Charlotte Amalie West, Toa Alta, Luquillo, Las Piedras, Cayey,
Carolina, Morovis, Loiza, Corozal, San Juan, Coamo, Barceloneta,
Guaynabo, Villalba, Comerio, Yabucoa, Cruz Bay, San Lorenzo, Toa
Baja, Hormigueros, Fajardo, Guayama, Bayamon, Yauco, Charlotte
Amalie East, Maricao, San Sebastian, Arecibo, Trujillo Alto,
Culebra, Aguada, Aguadilla, Frederiksted Southeast, Arroyo,
Lares, Dorado, Penuelas, Aibonito, Orocovis, Caguas, Juana Diaz,
Guanica, Naguabo, Maunabo, Lajas, Cidra, Ponce, Anasco,
Canovanas, Las Marias, Juncos, Isabela, Naranjito, Frederiksted,
Vieques, Charlotte Amalie, Rio Grande, Anna`s Retreat, Cabo Rojo,
Humacao, Jayuya, Camuy, Salinas, Florida, Gurabo, Utuado,
Guayanilla, Sabana Grande, Aguas Buenas, Vega Baja, Patillas,
Mayaguez, Hatillo, Vega Alta, Ceiba, Christiansted, and San
German
1012 AM AST Thu May 2 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
  in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - A trough combined with deep moisture across the local area
    will bring periods of showers and thunderstorms across the
    local islands during the next several days, particularly
    Friday through at least Sunday.

    Based on the latest guidance, the most likely time period for
    the heaviest rainfall activity is Friday afternoon into
    Saturday. The areas most likely to receive the highest
    rainfall accumulations are portions of the southeast and east
    sections of Puerto Rico, as well as Vieques, Culebra and the
    US Virgin Islands.

    Rainfall accumulations are expected to range from 2 to 4
    inches, especially for the eastern half of Puerto Rico and
    the Virgin Islands with isolated higher amounts possible
    between 6 and 8 inches. Elsewhere, 1 to 3 inches are
    expected.

    Due to already saturated soils, any prolonged period of heavy
    rainfall will result in urban and small stream flooding. Some
    rivers will likely overflow their banks. Therefore, Isolated
    life threatening flash flooding and mudslides are possible as
    well.

  - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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OMS/MRR