Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 1:49PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 10:49am
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 149 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Utuado, moving westward at 5 to 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and small size hail.
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...
Jayuya, Adjuntas, Lares, Sabana Grande, San Sebastian, Utuado, San
German, Penuelas, Hormigueros, Mayaguez, Anasco, Las Marias, Cabo
Rojo, Santo Domingo, Monte Grande, La Playa, Puerto Real and
Maricao.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central Interior; Ponce and Vicinity; Northwest; Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity; Southwest
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov