Special Weather Statement 11/23/2024 14:35 for Puerto Rico areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued November 23 at 6:35PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
November 23, 2024 - 2:35pm
Expires: 
November 23, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 634 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Manati. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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: 
North Central; Central Interior
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Juan PR