Debris Flow — Jayuya, Puerto Rico

2022-08-17 · near Jayuya, Jayuya, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Emergency managers reported a mudslide along Road 5141, near Desvio Norte.

Wider weather episode

An elongated tropical wave moved across the Caribbean sea, while a weakening surface trough crosses just northeast of the region. The moisture provided by these features generated strong shower activity over the island.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1045217. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.