Thunderstorm Wind · Puerto Rico

Thunderstorm Wind September 2, 2024 · Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

40 mph

Estimated gust (35 kt)

$100

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Social media user reported a bent rod from a tarp, likely caused by a nearby strong thunderstorm in Ba. Monte Grande. The estimated wind gusts at the time were between 35-40 mph from a nearby weather station.

The wider storm

As a tropical wave approached the region, strong showers and thunderstorms developed with rainfall accumulations ranging from one to two inches. This led to several reports of flooding, as well as gusty winds across several sectors of the San Juan metro area and western Puerto Rico.

Began near Cabo Rojo (18.0900, -67.1400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1216708. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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