Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 1:49PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 10:49am
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 146 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms, moving northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning. Funnel
clouds and small hail are possible.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Aguadilla, Aguada, Rincon, Moca, Anasco, Quebradillas, San Sebastian,
Las Marias, Isabela, Mayaguez, Lares, Camuy, La Playa, Aceitunas,
Caban, Hato Arriba, Luyando, Maricao, Cacao, and Espino.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in San Juan.
Area Description:
Northwest; Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov