Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:52PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 12:52pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 348 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
San German and Lajas, moving west-southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, frequent lightning and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Cabo Rojo, Guanica, Hormigueros, San German, Lajas, Sabana Grande,
Puerto Real, Monte Grande, Boqueron, Sabana Eneas, Betances, Fuig,
Pole Ojea, and La Parguera.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Mayaguez and Vicinity; Southwest
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender: