Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 1:21PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 10:21am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 119 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
northeastern San German and northern Sabana Grande. This
thunderstorm was nearly stationary, producing over an inch of rain.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Funnel cloud
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...
Sabana Grande, San German, Lajas, Hormigueros, Monte Grande, Maricao,
and Sabana Eneas.
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in San Juan.
Area Description:
Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity; Southwest
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender: