Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 3:04PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 12:04pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 304 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Lares to Utuado. These
thunderstorms were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 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...
Jayuya, Adjuntas, Utuado, Lares, Florida, San Sebastian, La
Alianza, Pajonal, Hato Arriba, Maricao, Cayuco, Quebrada and
Juncal.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
North Central; Central Interior; Ponce and Vicinity; Northwest; Western Interior
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov