Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 1:01PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 10:01am
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 101 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms near San Sebastian, moving northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. Funnel Cloud
Possible.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
San Sebastian, Lares, Moca, Isabela, Aguadilla, Aguada, Hato
Arriba, Aceitunas, Luyando, Caban, San Antonio, Juncal, Mora and
Rafael Hernandez.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Northwest; Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov