Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
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WGCA82 TJSJ 040248
FLSSJU
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1048 PM AST Fri May 3 2024
VIC020-030-040600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.FA.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-240504T0600Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Saint John VI-Saint Thomas VI-
1048 PM AST Fri May 3 2024
...THE FLOOD ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 2 AM AST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of Virgin Islands, including the following
counties, Saint John and Saint Thomas.
* WHEN...Until 200 AM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows
over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor
drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1047 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 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...
St John, Charlotte Amalie West, Anna`s Retreat, Charlotte
Amalie East, Charlotte Amalie and Cruz Bay.
- 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 1839 6499 1837 6470 1834 6465 1830 6470
1832 6482 1830 6480 1829 6480 1828 6483
1830 6486 1827 6489 1832 6492 1829 6495
1832 6501 1834 6499 1834 6506 1838 6505
1838 6499
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