Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 3:41PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2024 - 12:41pm
Expires:
September 13, 2024 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 339 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Las Marias and San Sebastian, moving west at 15 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:
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:
Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity; Southwest
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR