Puerto Rico Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/13/2026 09:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 12:35PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 13, 2026 - 9:35am
Expires: 
April 13, 2026 - 10:30am
Description: 
At 1234 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Hormigueros to near Adjuntas. These thunderstorms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail possible. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Central Interior; Ponce and Vicinity; Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity; Southwest
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Juan PR
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov