Thunderstorm Wind · Puerto Rico

Thunderstorm Wind October 17, 2022 · Barranquitas, Puerto Rico

46 mph

Estimated gust (40 kt)

Injury

$30K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Emergency managers reported strong winds due to a thunderstorms. The winds moved several tents, and a tree fell affecting power lines in the area. A person was minorly injured because of the winds.

The wider storm

An approaching polar trough combined with moisture from a stalled frontal system north of the islands resulted in favorable conditions for showers and thunderstorms. Several flooding, mudslides and even hail reports were received.

Began near Barranquitas (18.1835, -66.3064).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1059616. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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