Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 2 at 2:21PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 11:21am
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 221 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from Rincon to Utuado, drifting northwest at
5 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts possible, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and pea size
hail.
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...
San Sebastian, Lares, Anasco, Las Marias, Aguada, Utuado, Rincon,
Hato Arriba, Luyando, La Playa, Juncal, Espino, Cayuco and Stella.
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:
Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov