Lightning — Salinas, Puerto Rico
2022-09-04 · near Salinas, Salinas, Puerto Rico
2
Direct deaths
3
Injuries
Event narrative
Lightning struck a jetski in Cayo Matias, just south of Salinas. There were two fatalities and a third person was taken to a hospital. A marine weather statement due to thunderstorms was in effect for nearby waters.
Wider weather episode
A lightning strike killed two people in a jetski near Cayo Matias just off the coastal waters of Salinas. Hurricane Earl was moving about 100 miles north-northeast of the islands.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1053157. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.