Special Weather Statement for North Central; Northwest; Western Interior
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What you need to know
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- North Central, Northwest, Western Interior
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 251 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms between Arecibo and Quebradillas, moving 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 damage to...
What the bulletin says to do
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 251 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms between Arecibo and Quebradillas, moving 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Arecibo, Camuy, Hatillo, Quebradillas, Isabela, Rafael Gonzalez, Rafael Capo, Bajadero, San Antonio, Piedra Gorda, Quebrada, Corcovado, Cacao and Mora.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 2:51PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS San Juan PR. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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