Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:08PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 11:08am
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 207 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Jayuya, moving northwest at 5 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:
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:
Southeast; Eastern Interior; North Central; Central Interior; Ponce and Vicinity; Western Interior
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR