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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service San Juan PR
329 AM AST Tue Sep 1 2026

PRC151-011200-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Yabucoa PR-
329 AM AST Tue Sep 1 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Communities along the Rio Guayanes in Yabucoa.

* WHEN...Until 800 AM AST.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
  crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 324 AM AST, USGS river gauge reports indicated that Rio
    Guayanes (YBUP4) is at minor flood stage. The latest report
    indicates 21.42 ft (minor flood stage is between 21.00 to 22.00
    ft). Water likely passing over a low level bridge. Flooding is
    ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area.


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.

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LAT...LON 1807 6592 1809 6584 1807 6581 1805 6583
      1806 6583 1805 6584 1804 6583 1804 6585
      1805 6588 1805 6592 1807 6594


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