Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 092204
FLSSJU

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
604 PM AST Thu May 9 2024

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Guaynabo PR-San Juan PR-
604 PM AST Thu May 9 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Guaynabo and San Juan.

* WHEN...Until 800 PM 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 604 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 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...
    San Juan, Guaynabo, Trujillo Alto and Carolina.
  - 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.

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LAT...LON 1845 6604 1843 6603 1840 6599 1838 6600
      1837 6603 1830 6605 1828 6614 1838 6614
      1838 6612 1842 6613 1844 6611 1843 6611
      1844 6609 1843 6608 1843 6606 1847 6613


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