Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 12:51PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 9:51am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1250 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hato Arriba, or near San Sebastian, moving northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Northwest; Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender: