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

VIC010-230115-
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Saint Croix VI-
720 PM AST Wed May 22 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM AST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of Virgin Islands, including the following
  county, Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Until 915 PM AST.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 720 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 up to 1 inch are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Grove Place, Frederiksted South, Christiansted and
    Frederiksted.
  - 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.

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LAT...LON 1777 6487 1778 6476 1777 6476 1778 6475
      1775 6471 1777 6466 1776 6457 1769 6474
      1771 6477 1769 6477 1770 6478 1770 6479
      1768 6490


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