Lightning · Puerto Rico

Lightning September 9, 2024 · Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

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Damage as recorded

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What the National Weather Service wrote

A lightning stroke a wall at Galeria 100 Shopping Center in Cabo Rojo. The pictures indicated a small hole was left on the wall.

The wider storm

An upper level trough lingered in the region, promoting unsettled weather conditions. Additionally, a tropical wave approached, bringing plenty of moisture in the region. Widespread showers and thunderstorms were observed across Puerto Rico, with rainfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches each day, and maximum amounts up to 5 inches. This led to several reports of mudslides, lightning, and flooding.

Began near Cabo Rojo (18.1000, -67.1600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1216738. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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