Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 3:27PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 12, 2026 - 12:27pm
Expires:
October 12, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 327 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorm extending over Arecibo westward through Quebradillas,
moving north at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and small hail are
possible.
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...
Arecibo, Hatillo, Camuy, Lares, Quebradillas, San Sebastian,
Isabela, Rafael Capo, Rafael Gonzalez, Bajadero, San Antonio,
Quebrada, Piedra Gorda, Corcovado, Carrizales, Cacao, Juncal and
Mora.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
North Central; Northwest; Western Interior
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov