Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
406 PM AST Sat Sep 21 2024

PRC083-099-131-212200-
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Las Marias PR-Moca PR-San Sebastian PR-
406 PM AST Sat Sep 21 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
  counties, Las Marias, Moca and San Sebastian.

* WHEN...Until 600 PM AST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated. Excessive
  runoff will affect rivers and streams.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 406 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Up to 1 inch of rain has 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...
    San Sebastian, Moca, Hato Arriba, Aceitunas and Juncal.
  - 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.

&&

LAT...LON 1839 6713 1841 6712 1846 6707 1846 6706
      1839 6703 1838 6695 1839 6692 1838 6692
      1837 6689 1830 6691 1823 6691 1819 6690
      1821 6698 1820 6702 1825 6706 1825 6708
      1827 6704 1830 6704 1832 6713


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