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* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Anasco County in Puerto Rico... Northeastern Mayaguez County in Puerto Rico... Rincon County in Puerto Rico... * WHEN...Until 630 PM AST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 414 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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Anasco, PR; Mayaguez, PR; Rincon, PR · 18.277°, -67.164°
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- Anasco, PR; Mayaguez, PR; Rincon, PR
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* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Anasco County in Puerto Rico... Northeastern Mayaguez County in Puerto Rico... Rincon County in Puerto Rico... * WHEN...Until 630 PM AST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 414 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.