Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 150557
FLSSJU

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
157 AM AST Thu May 15 2025

PRC119-150700-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Rio Grande PR-
157 AM AST Thu May 15 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Rio Grande.

* WHEN...Until 300 AM AST.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 156 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. This will
    cause urban and small stream flooding. Up to 1 inch of rain
    has 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, La Dolores, Hato Candal, 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 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.

&&

LAT...LON 1842 6579 1840 6580 1841 6577 1840 6577
      1839 6575 1837 6577 1833 6575 1828 6577
      1830 6579 1827 6583 1829 6587 1836 6588
      1841 6587 1841 6590 1843 6588 1844 6588
      1843 6584 1841 6580


$$

MRR