Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
600 PM AST Fri Sep 20 2024

PRC003-011-117-210000-
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Aguada PR-Anasco PR-Rincon PR-
600 PM AST Fri Sep 20 2024

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

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

* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
  counties, Aguada, Anasco and Rincon.

* WHEN...Until 800 PM AST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of
  water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 600 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the
    advisory area. 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...
    Las Marias, Anasco, Aguada, Rincon, Aguadilla, Luyando, La
    Playa, Espino and Stella.
  - 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.

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LAT...LON 1841 6718 1842 6716 1839 6716 1839 6713
      1837 6713 1832 6713 1832 6712 1831 6705
      1830 6704 1827 6704 1825 6709 1824 6712
      1825 6713 1827 6714 1827 6719 1829 6720
      1830 6724 1836 6727 1840 6717


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