Special Weather Statement

000 WWCA82 TJSJ 031931 SPSSJUSpecial Weather Statement National Weather Service San Juan PR 331 PM AST Fri Jul 3 2026 PRZ005-006-009-032030- North Central PR-Central Interior PR-Western Interior PR- 331 PM AST Fri Jul 3 2026...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL CONTINUE TO IMPACT MUNICIPALITIES OF NORTH-CENTRAL PUERTO RICO THROUGH 430 PM AST...At 330 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Florida, moving northeast at 10 mph.HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, Torrential rain and frequent lightning. Funnel cloud possible.SOURCE...Radar indicated.IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.Locations impacted include... Arecibo, Florida, Manati, Barceloneta, Utuado, Pajonal, Bajadero, La Alianza, Imbery, La Luisa, Tiburones, Animas, Bufalo, Tierras Nuevas Pon, Garrochales, Sabana Hoyos, and Tierras Nuevas Poniente.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.To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in San Juan.&&LAT...LON 1848 6659 1849 6655 1848 6653 1847 6645 1824 6650 1824 6669 1848 6676 1847 6670 1848 6670 1848 6669 1849 6668 1850 6662 TIME...MOT...LOC 1930Z 208DEG 5KT 1833 6660 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH$$ICP

Source: National Weather Service (NWS)