Puerto Rico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/12/2026 10:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 1:17PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 12, 2026 - 10:17am
Expires: 
October 12, 2026 - 10:45am
Description: 
At 117 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm between Las Marias and San Sebastian, moving west at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Juan PR
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov