Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 032210
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
610 PM AST Fri May 3 2024

VIC020-030-040000-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.FA.Y.0145.240503T2210Z-240504T0000Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Saint John VI-Saint Thomas VI-
610 PM AST Fri May 3 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Saint John and Saint Thomas.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 610 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.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Charlotte Amalie West, Charlotte Amalie, Charlotte Amalie
    East and Anna`s Retreat.
  - 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 1841 6506 1841 6505 1838 6506 1836 6493
      1841 6491 1837 6492 1836 6486 1830 6481
      1827 6489 1827 6490 1828 6490 1832 6496
      1834 6494 1834 6509


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