Special Weather Statement

000 WWCA82 TJSJ 031904 SPSSJUSpecial Weather Statement National Weather Service San Juan PR 304 PM AST Fri Jul 3 2026 PRZ005-006-008-009-031930- Northwest PR-North Central PR-Central Interior PR- Western Interior PR- 304 PM AST Fri Jul 3 2026...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT MUNICIPALITIES OF NORTH-CENTRAL PUERTO RICO THROUGH 330 PM AST...At 304 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bajadero, or near Utuado, moving north at 10 mph.HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. Funnel clouds possible. SOURCE...Radar indicated.IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.Locations impacted include... Arecibo, Florida, Barceloneta, Utuado, Pajonal, Bajadero, La Alianza, Imbery, La Luisa, Tiburones, Animas, Carrizales, Bufalo, Garrochales, Sabana Hoyos, and Corcovado.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the National Weather Service.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.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.&&LAT...LON 1848 6651 1826 6651 1826 6670 1849 6681 1849 6679 1847 6674 1847 6670 1848 6670 1848 6669 1849 6668 1850 6664 TIME...MOT...LOC 1904Z 167DEG 9KT 1836 6666 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH$$ICP

Source: National Weather Service (NWS)