Flood Advisory for Arecibo, PR; Ciales, PR; Florida, PR +2 more
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What: Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Where: Arecibo in Puerto Rico... Ciales in Puerto Rico... Florida in Puerto Rico... Northeastern...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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.
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* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Arecibo in Puerto Rico... Ciales in Puerto Rico... Florida in Puerto Rico... Northeastern Jayuya in Puerto Rico... Utuado in Puerto Rico... * WHEN...Until 545 PM AST. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 239 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued October 19 at 2:40PM AST until October 19 at 5:45PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS San Juan PR. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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