Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 212037
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
437 PM AST Tue May 21 2024

PRC011-097-212145-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Anasco PR-Mayaguez PR-
437 PM AST Tue May 21 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM AST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
  counties, Anasco and Mayaguez.

* WHEN...Until 545 PM AST.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 437 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...
    Anasco, Las Marias, Hormigueros, La Playa and Espino.
  - 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 1832 6712 1830 6704 1827 6704 1825 6708
      1825 6706 1821 6703 1820 6702 1819 6702
      1817 6708 1815 6709 1816 6711 1815 6716
      1820 6713 1821 6715 1823 6717 1829 6719
      1830 6722


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