Puerto Rico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/30/2026 09:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 12:25PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 30, 2026 - 9:25am
Expires: 
August 30, 2026 - 10:45am
Description: 
At 1225 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm entering southeastern Puerto Rico, moving west at 15 mph. 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... Guayama, Patillas, San Lorenzo, Cayey, Caguas, Cidra, Arroyo, Juncos, Yabucoa, Maunabo, Las Piedras, Comerio, Aibonito, Humacao, Barranquitas, Salinas, Naguabo, Emajagua, Buena Vista and Playita.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm 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: 
Northeast; Southeast; Eastern Interior; Central Interior
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Juan PR
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov