Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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

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Lares PR-Moca PR-San Sebastian PR-
640 PM AST Fri Sep 20 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 800 PM AST.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 640 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    San Sebastian, Lares, 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 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 1832 6713 1841 6712 1846 6706 1839 6703
      1838 6695 1839 6692 1837 6690 1834 6682
      1828 6683 1823 6682 1821 6684 1817 6683
      1819 6690 1825 6691 1825 6693 1827 6695
      1828 6704 1829 6703 1831 6706


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