Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 202146
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
546 PM AST Fri Sep 20 2024

PRC021-033-135-202245-
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Bayamon PR-Catano PR-Toa Alta PR-
546 PM AST Fri Sep 20 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM AST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
  counties, Bayamon, Catano and Toa Alta.

* WHEN...Until 645 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 546 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 2 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...
    Bayamon, Toa Alta, Sabana Seca, Guaynabo, Catano, Corozal,
    Pajaros, Candelaria, Galateo, H. Rivera Colon, Levittown 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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 1842 6617 1845 6616 1843 6616 1846 6614
      1844 6611 1843 6613 1838 6612 1838 6614
      1828 6614 1826 6619 1833 6622 1833 6628
      1837 6632 1840 6623 1839 6620 1842 6620


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