Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 10 at 2:55AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 9, 2026 - 11:55pm
Expires:
September 10, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 255 AM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
the Southern Coastal Waters, moving northwest at 20 mph towards
southwestern Puerto Rico.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 to 40 mph, frequent lightning and heavy
rain. Funnel cloud possible.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lajas, San German, Sabana Grande, Guanica, Cabo Rojo, Monte Grande,
Puerto Real, La Parguera, Sabana Eneas, Liborio Negron Torres,
Betances, Fuig, Lluveras, Boqueron, Maria Antonia, Pole Ojea and
Palmarejo.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Ponce and Vicinity; Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity; Southwest
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov