Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 110504
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
104 AM AST Sat May 11 2024

PRC059-111-110900-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Guayanilla PR-Penuelas PR-
104 AM AST Sat May 11 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Guayanilla and Penuelas.

* WHEN...Until 500 AM AST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 103 AM 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...
    Guayanilla, Penuelas, Santo Domingo, Tallaboa Alta, Magas
    Arriba, Tallaboa and Indios.
  - 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 1798 6678 1797 6679 1795 6685 1813 6680
      1811 6673 1813 6669 1809 6668 1798 6670
      1800 6673 1797 6673 1798 6674 1797 6675
      1800 6674 1798 6676 1801 6677 1799 6678


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