Thunderstorm Wind · Puerto Rico

Thunderstorm Wind September 19, 2024 · Lares, Puerto Rico

40 mph

Estimated gust (35 kt)

$3K

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 from Lares reported through its social media page that breadfruit tree fell due to thunderstorm winds around 35 or 40 mph. This affected the power lines around sector Los Mameyes in Lares.

The wider storm

The proximity of an upper level trough, along with an area of enhanced moisture, very light winds and strong heating resulted in explosive convection developing over Puerto Rico. The thunderstorms produced very heavy rainfall, lightning, gusty winds, and even hail. Flooding and landslides were reported in several areas in Puerto Rico. Water surges along rivers were common, with some rivers even reaching flood stage.

Began near Lares (18.2800, -66.8900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1216763. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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