Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:01PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 12:01pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 259 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Las Marias to Barceloneta. Movement was
northwest at 10 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:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
North Central; Central Interior; Northwest; Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender: