Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 5:45PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 545 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Maunabo, moving west at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. Funnel clouds are possible.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Guayama, San Lorenzo, Patillas, Yabucoa, Maunabo, Las Piedras,
Juncos, Arroyo, Humacao, Cayey, Emajagua, Playita, Martorell,
Palmas, Buena Vista, Corazon, La Fermina, Olimpo, Anton Ruiz and
Jobos.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Northeast; Southeast; Eastern Interior
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov