Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
755 PM AST Wed May 22 2024

PRC021-029-031-061-127-139-230200-
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Bayamon PR-Canovanas PR-Carolina PR-Guaynabo PR-San Juan PR-
Trujillo Alto PR-
755 PM AST Wed May 22 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
  counties, Bayamon, Canovanas, Carolina, Guaynabo, San Juan and
  Trujillo Alto.

* WHEN...Until 1000 PM AST.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 755 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has
    fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    San Juan, Trujillo Alto, Carolina, Guaynabo, Bayamon,
    Canovanas, Santa Barbara, Campo Rico, San Isidro, Candelaria,
    Lomas and Benitez.
  - 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.

&&

LAT...LON 1846 6599 1840 6592 1841 6587 1829 6587
      1828 6584 1827 6584 1825 6588 1831 6597
      1831 6604 1826 6619 1831 6621 1841 6620
      1844 6611 1842 6608 1844 6608 1843 6604
      1847 6613


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