Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
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WGCA82 TJSJ 032147
FLSSJU
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
547 PM AST Fri May 3 2024
PRC119-040000-
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Rio Grande PR-
547 PM AST Fri May 3 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST THIS EVENING...
...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Rio Grande.
* 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. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
River or stream flows are elevated. Ponding of water in urban or
other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 547 PM AST, the heavy rain has ended, but doppler radar
indicated persistent light to moderate rain across the
advisory area. This will maintain the flooding risk,
especially in areas experiencing urban and small stream
flooding. Between 1 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...
Rio Grande, Loiza, Vieques, Hato Candal, La Dolores, Suarez,
Bartolo and Palmer.
- 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.
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 1843 6584 1841 6580 1842 6579 1841 6579
1841 6577 1839 6575 1837 6577 1836 6577
1833 6575 1828 6577 1830 6579 1827 6583
1829 6587 1830 6586 1832 6587 1832 6586
1833 6587 1841 6587 1841 6590 1844 6588
$$
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