Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:37PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 3:37pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 634 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
a line from Arroyo to southern Humacao, moving northwest at 10 to 15
mph. Municipalities include Arroyo, Patillas, Yabucoa, Maunabo,
southern Humacao and southern San Lorenzo.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Maunabo, Yabucoa, Patillas, Arroyo, Humacao, Emajagua, Palmas,
Playita, Martorell, Buena Vista, Candelero Arriba, Yaurel, Palo Seco,
Rosa Sanchez, Comunas, Lamboglia, and El Negro.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northeast; Southeast; Eastern Interior
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov