Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
949 WGCA82 TJSJ 202236 FLSSJU Flood Advisory National Weather Service San Juan PR 636 PM AST Fri Sep 20 2024 PRC135-210000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.FA.Y.0488.000000T0000Z-240921T0000Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Toa Alta PR- 636 PM AST Fri Sep 20 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following county, Toa Alta. * WHEN...Until 800 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 636 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have 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... Toa Alta, Galateo, Pajaros, H. Rivera Colon and Mucarabones. - 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 1833 6625 1833 6628 1836 6629 1837 6631 1839 6626 1839 6625 1840 6623 1839 6620 1836 6620 1834 6620 1832 6620 1832 6621 1833 6622 1833 6623 1833 6624 $$ RAM