Hail — Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
2024-09-21 · near Adjuntas, Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
$100
Property damage
0
Magnitude
Event narrative
A resident reported small hail along road PR152, km 5.5 interior in Sector El Puente, Barrio Barranquitas.
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 1216766. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.