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Meteorological - FLOOD ADVISORY
Issued By: NWS San Juan (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
Affected Jurisdictions: St. John, St. Thomas Counties
Headline: Flood Advisory issued June 19 at 4:03PM AST until June 19 at 7:00PM AST by NWS San Juan
The National Weather Service In San Juan Has Issued An * Urban And Small Stream Flood Advisory For The Following Islands... In The U.S. Virgin Islands Saint Thomas And Saint John * Until 700 PM AST * At 400 PM AST...Doppler Radar Indicated Showers And Thunderstorms Affecting The Advisory Area. This Shower Activity Will Bring Rainfall Amounts Between 1 And 2 Inches In Some Areas. This Additional Rainfall Will Result In Ponding Of Water In Urban Areas...Streets As Well As Other Poor Drainage Areas And Low Lying Spots. Most Flood Deaths Occur In Automobiles. Never Drive Your Vehicle Into Areas Where The Water Covers The Roadway. Flood Waters Are Usually Deeper Than They Appear. Just One Foot Of Flowing Water Is Powerful Enough To Sweep Vehicles Off The Road. When Encountering Flooded Roads Make The Smart Choice...Turn Around...Dont Drown. &&
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Drive safe out there!
Posted : June 19, 2013 9:37 pm
Thanks, and yes DRIVE SAFE AND SLOW DOWN. Saw a terrible accident today on my way up home in the rain. Whole front end was gone, firemen putting out the car that was in huge flames. Head on crash. Take it easy islanders.
Posted : June 19, 2013 9:40 pm
head on crash in flames, do you know if they are ok?
Posted : June 20, 2013 6:12 pm
no i don't, i didn't see anyone get out but I'm sure they did... no paramedics. I came around the corner as the flames were going up and the fire truck arrived.
Posted : June 21, 2013 1:56 am
scary . i sure hope they were ok.
Posted : June 21, 2013 12:02 pm
