Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 27 at 2:08PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2026 - 11:08am
Expires:
September 27, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 208 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rafael Capo, or 6 miles south of Arecibo, and is stationary.
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...
Arecibo, Hatillo, Camuy, Rafael Capo, Rafael Gonzalez, Bajadero,
Corcovado, Cayuco, Quebrada and Carrizales.
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; Northwest; Western Interior
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov