Thunderstorm Wind · Puerto Rico

Thunderstorm Wind August 2, 2024 · Moca, Puerto Rico

38 mph

Estimated gust (33 kt)

$500

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Due to strong thunderstorms, Moca's emergency management reported a fallen tree on Road 444, near the baseball field, close to Carretera Nieves.

The wider storm

A tropical wave crossed the islands during the beginning of August, from Thursday, August 1st, through Saturday, August 3rd, which resulted in an unstable weather pattern. This weather scenario was enhanced by local topography, sea breeze variations, and afternoon effects typically observed in Puerto Rico, resulting in flooding and strong gusty winds due to thunderstorm activity.

Began near Moca (18.4100, -67.0800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1207226. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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