Lightning · Puerto Rico

Lightning July 10, 2022 · Toa Baja, Puerto Rico

$5K

Damage as recorded

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What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Toa Baja (18.4000, -66.2123).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1045095. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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