Special Weather Statement

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.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.

Source: National Weather Service (NWS)