Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 26 at 2:51PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 11:51am
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 249 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorm over Adjuntas westward through Maricao, moving west at
10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, torrential rain and frequent
lightning. Small hail is possible.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jayuya, Adjuntas, Sabana Grande, Utuado, San German, Lares, Santo
Domingo, Maricao, Sabana Eneas, and Cayuco.
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; Ponce and Vicinity; Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender: