Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
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234 WGCA82 TJSJ 052210 FLSSJU Flood Advisory National Weather Service San Juan PR 610 PM AST Sun May 5 2024 PRC145-060000- /O.NEW.TJSJ.FA.Y.0150.240505T2210Z-240506T0000Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Vega Baja PR- 610 PM AST Sun May 5 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Vega Baja. * WHEN...Until 800 PM AST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 610 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 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... Vega Baja, Ceiba, Monserrate, Coto Norte, Miranda and Sabana. - 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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 1848 6635 1843 6635 1842 6636 1841 6636 1840 6636 1840 6644 1846 6644 1849 6644 $$ ICP