Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 3:58PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 12, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires:
October 12, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 358 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from Arecibo eastward into Florida, and is
nearly stationary. Fallen trees and power lines already reported in
the area.
HAZARD...Landspouts, 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...
Florida, Barceloneta, Manati, Ciales, Pajonal, Imbery, La Luisa, La
Alianza, Barahona, Coto Norte, Bufalo, Tiburones, Garrochales,
Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Tierras Nuevas Pon, Sabana Hoyos and
Animas.
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 these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
North Central; Central Interior
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov