Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 27 at 1:26PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2026 - 10:26am
Expires:
September 27, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 126 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Corozal, moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Funnel clouds and small size 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...
Ciales, Manati, Morovis, Florida, Vega Baja, Barceloneta, Corozal,
Barahona, Franquez, Coto Norte, Miranda, Pajonal, La Luisa, Imbery,
La Alianza, Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Tierras Nuevas Pon and Bufalo.
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 this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
North Central; Central Interior
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov