Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
439 WGCA82 TJSJ 192043 FLSSJU Flood Advisory National Weather Service San Juan PR 443 PM AST Thu Sep 19 2024 PRC081-083-093-131-192145- /O.EXT.TJSJ.FA.Y.0485.000000T0000Z-240919T2145Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lares PR-Las Marias PR-Maricao PR-San Sebastian PR- 443 PM AST Thu Sep 19 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM AST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following counties, Lares, Las Marias, Maricao and San Sebastian. * WHEN...Until 545 PM AST. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. River or stream flows are elevated. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 443 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - 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 6703 1838 6695 1839 6692 1837 6690 1834 6682 1823 6682 1823 6683 1821 6684 1817 6683 1816 6685 1814 6686 1815 6692 1814 6697 1817 6705 1819 6702 1820 6702 1825 6708 1827 6704 1835 6705 $$ RAM