Thunderstorm Wind — Lares, Puerto Rico

2024-09-19 · near Lares, Lares, Puerto Rico

$1K

Property damage

35 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

Emergency Managers from Lares reported through its social media page a fallen tree caused by thunderstorm winds around 35 or 40 mph. A road was impassable in El Sector Caballito.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1216764. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.