Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 1:13PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 10:13am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 112 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Aguada, moving northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Northwest; Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov