Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 212148
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
548 PM AST Sat Sep 21 2024

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Las Marias PR-Moca PR-San Sebastian PR-
548 PM AST Sat Sep 21 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall continues.Excessive runoff from previous heavy rains will
  continue to affect rivers and streams especially along the
  Culebrinas river and its tributaries.

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

* WHEN...Until 700 PM AST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. River or
  stream flows are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 548 PM AST, Doppler radar most of the heavy rains have
    ended but excessive runoff for the previous heavy rains will
    continue to affect rivers and streams.  This will cause urban
    and small stream flooding as well as accumulations of water
    on roads. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen.
  - 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.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

&&

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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