Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 5 at 1:20PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 5, 2026 - 10:20am
Expires:
October 5, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 120 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
San Sebastian, moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning. Funnel
clouds 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...
Moca, San Sebastian, Isabela, Aguadilla, Aceitunas, Hato Arriba,
Caban, San Antonio, Mora and Rafael Hernandez.
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:
Northwest; Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov