Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
604 PM AST Sat May 11 2024

PRC005-071-099-120000-
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Aguadilla PR-Isabela PR-Moca PR-
604 PM AST Sat May 11 2024

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

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

* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
  counties, Aguadilla, Isabela and Moca.

* WHEN...Until 800 PM AST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.

* 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. Up to 1 inch of rain has
    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...
    Moca, Isabela, Aguadilla, Aceitunas, Caban, San Antonio, Mora
    and Rafael Hernandez.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

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LAT...LON 1843 6716 1848 6717 1849 6716 1851 6714
      1852 6709 1851 6702 1849 6696 1848 6695
      1845 6697 1842 6693 1840 6695 1840 6692
      1838 6694 1839 6703 1835 6705 1833 6704
      1831 6705 1832 6713 1837 6713 1841 6716


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