Flood Advisory In Effect as TS Earl Drenches St. Thomas

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Flood Advisory In Effect as TS Earl Drenches St. Thomas

A flood advisory is in effect for St. Thomas until 12:45 p.m. Monday as Tropical Storm Earl continues to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the territory, according to the National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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