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WGCA82 TJSJ 060041
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
841 PM AST Sun May 5 2024

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Bayamon PR-Dorado PR-Toa Alta PR-Toa Baja PR-
841 PM AST Sun May 5 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Bayamon, Dorado, Toa Alta and Toa 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 841 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, especially between Toa Alta and Bayamon. These
    thunderstorms will move over Toa Baja and Dorado, producing
    similar rainfall totals.
  - 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...
    Toa Alta, Sabana Seca, Bayamon, Toa Baja, Dorado, Guaynabo,
    Vega Alta, Candelaria, Pajaros, Candelaria Arenas, San Jose,
    Campanilla, Galateo, Rio Lajas, Ingenio, H. Rivera Colon,
    Levittown, San Antonio and Mucarabones.
  - 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 1847 6632 1847 6620 1847 6618 1845 6616
      1843 6617 1842 6612 1828 6614 1826 6619
      1833 6622 1833 6628 1837 6631 1837 6632
      1842 6630


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