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WGCA82 TJSJ 060026
FLSSJU

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
826 PM AST Sun May 5 2024

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Arecibo PR-Barceloneta PR-Manati PR-Vega Baja PR-
826 PM AST Sun May 5 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
  counties, Arecibo, Barceloneta, Manati and Vega Baja.

* WHEN...Until 1100 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. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 826 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Arecibo, Barceloneta, Manati, Vega Baja, Ceiba, La Luisa,
    Imbery, Coto Norte, Bajadero, Monserrate, Tierras Nuevas
    Poniente, Tierras Nuevas Pon, Garrochales, Tiburones, Bufalo,
    Sabana Hoyos, Animas and Sabana.
  - 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 1849 6670 1849 6635 1844 6635 1843 6635
      1842 6636 1842 6670


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RVT