Special Weather Statement 09/13/2024 11:21 for Puerto Rico areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 2:21PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 13, 2024 - 11:21am
Expires: 
September 13, 2024 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 220 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Palomas, or near Jayuya, moving northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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: 
Central Interior; Western Interior
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Juan PR