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WGCA42 TJSJ 170206
FLWSJU

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1006 PM AST Sat Nov 16 2024

PRC029-031-087-119-139-170615-
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Canovanas PR-Carolina PR-Loiza PR-Rio Grande PR-Trujillo Alto PR-
1006 PM AST Sat Nov 16 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM AST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Along Rio Grande de Loiza in Canovanas, Carolina, Loiza,
  Rio Grande and Trujillo Alto.

* WHEN...Until 215 AM AST.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1003 PM AST, USGS river gauge indicated that Rio Grande de
    Loiza below the Carraizo dam has reached flood stage due to
    excessive runoff. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the warned area.
  - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
    expected.


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.

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LAT...LON 1839 6592 1844 6589 1844 6587 1838 6590
      1838 6592 1834 6600 1836 6602 1839 6595


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