Lightning — Hatillo, Puerto Rico

2022-06-15 · near Hatillo, Hatillo, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Lightning struck a residence, causing damage to the roof.

Wider weather episode

The combination of an upper level trough and above normal moisture resulted in a very active afternoon along the municipalities of the interior, north and west of Puerto Rico. The wind gusts associated with the thunderstorm activity caused some trees to fall down on the roads.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1037801. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.