Puerto Rico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/27/2026 12:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 3:54PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 12:54pm
Expires: 
June 27, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 352 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over San Sebastian, moving northwest 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. Locations impacted include... Aguadilla, Aguada, Rincon, Moca, Las Marias, Isabela, Anasco, Lares, San Sebastian, La Playa, Aceitunas, Hato Arriba, Caban, Luyando, Quebrada, Juncal, Stella, Cacao, Espino, and Mora.
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; Northwest; Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Juan PR