Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 2:44PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 11:44am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 244 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rafael Capo, or near Arecibo, moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph, Heavy rain, and funnel clouds
possible.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Arecibo, Lares, Camuy, Hatillo, Quebradillas, San Sebastian,
Utuado, Isabela, Rafael Capo, Rafael Gonzalez, Bajadero, Hato
Arriba, Aceitunas, San Antonio, Quebrada, Piedra Gorda, Juncal,
Cacao and Corcovado.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
North Central; Northwest; Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov