Flood Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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WGCA82 TJSJ 200355
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1155 PM AST Sat Apr 19 2025

PRC091-145-200405-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.FA.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-250420T0600Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Manati PR-Vega Baja PR-
1155 PM AST Sat Apr 19 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A FLOOD WARNING...

The Flood Advisory has been replaced by a Flood Warning for Manati
and Vega Baja.

&&

LAT...LON 1838 6642 1837 6641 1837 6640 1834 6639
      1834 6637 1828 6638 1824 6635 1819 6635
      1820 6636 1819 6637 1817 6640 1818 6647
      1815 6654 1818 6653 1821 6654 1824 6656
      1828 6656 1832 6658 1832 6660 1836 6651


$$

PRC039-101-107-200600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.FA.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-250420T0600Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ciales PR-Morovis PR-Orocovis PR-
1155 PM AST Sat Apr 19 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM AST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following
  counties, Ciales, Morovis and Orocovis.

* WHEN...Until 200 AM 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 1154 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the
    advisory area. Up to 7 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Ciales, Morovis, Orocovis, Franquez and Barahona.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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 1838 6642 1837 6641 1837 6640 1834 6639
      1834 6637 1828 6638 1824 6635 1819 6635
      1820 6636 1819 6637 1817 6640 1818 6647
      1815 6654 1818 6653 1821 6654 1824 6656
      1828 6656 1832 6658 1832 6660 1836 6651


$$

ICP