Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 242107
FLSSJU

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
507 PM AST Fri May 24 2024

PRC093-125-242215-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.FA.Y.0247.000000T0000Z-240524T2215Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Maricao PR-San German PR-
507 PM AST Fri May 24 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM AST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
  counties, Maricao and San German.

* WHEN...Until 615 PM AST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 507 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...
    San German, Monte Grande, Maricao and Sabana Eneas.
  - 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 1819 6687 1817 6686 1817 6684 1816 6685
      1814 6686 1815 6689 1814 6698 1813 6697
      1810 6699 1805 6698 1807 6707 1806 6711
      1807 6710 1808 6711 1810 6710 1811 6708
      1814 6709 1817 6707 1817 6705 1821 6698


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