Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 5 at 1:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 5, 2026 - 10:00am
Expires:
October 5, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 100 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
La Alianza, or near Florida, moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning. Funnel
clouds 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, Florida, Barceloneta, Quebradillas,
Bajadero, Rafael Capo, Rafael Gonzalez, La Alianza, Imbery,
Pajonal, Corcovado, Animas, Carrizales, Sabana Hoyos and Quebrada.
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 this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
North Central; Central Interior; Northwest; Western Interior
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov