Puerto Rico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/26/2026 12:05

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 26 at 3:05PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 26, 2026 - 12:05pm
Expires: 
September 26, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 305 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from Ciales eastward to Naranjito and Toa Alta HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Funnel clouds and small hail are possible. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Corozal, Naranjito, H. Rivera Colon, Galateo, Morovis, Orocovis, Ciales, Toa Alta, Pajaros, Franquez, Barahona, Mucarabones, Rio Lajas, Candelaria, Florida, Miranda, Barranquitas, Comerio, Pajonal and Palomas.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. 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: 
San Juan and Vicinity; Eastern Interior; North Central; Central Interior
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Juan PR
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov