Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 26 at 4:35PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires:
September 26, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 435 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from over Ciales to over Corozal and Toa
Alta, and is stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Funnel clouds to a brief weak
tornado and small size hail are possible.
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...
Morovis, Corozal, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, Ciales, Toa Alta,
Naranjito, Toa Baja, Manati, Ceiba, Miranda, Franquez, Barahona,
Monserrate, H. Rivera Colon, Galateo, Coto Norte and Rio Lajas.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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; North Central; Central Interior
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov