Lightning — Toa Baja, Puerto Rico

2022-07-10 · near Toa Baja, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico

$5K

Property damage

Event narrative

A lightning strike impacted a tree, falling over the powerlines. This resulted in several areas without power service. The tree also hit two cars. Additionally, Highway PR-863 was closed in Pajaros, Toa Baja, around Farmacia Plaza and at the intersection of Road PR-819.

Wider weather episode

An induced surface trough and a tropical wave approaches the islands. At the same time, an upper level trough dug from the northeast, providing instability aloft. The combination of these features resulted in periods of heavy rain and gusty winds, with multiple flooding reports received.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1045095. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.