Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 9 at 11:57PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 9, 2026 - 8:57pm
Expires:
September 9, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1157 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
north-central Puerto Rico, moving west at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 to 40 mph, frequent lightning and heavy
rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Arecibo, Barceloneta, Florida, Manati, Vega Baja, Vega Alta, Ceiba,
Pajonal, Imbery, La Luisa, La Alianza, San Antonio, Coto Norte,
Barahona, Bajadero, Miranda and Monserrate.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
San Juan and Vicinity; North Central; Central Interior; Northwest
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov