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High Surf November 16, 2024 · San Juan and Vicinity, Puerto Rico

$25K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Coastal erosion caused the collapse of segments of the Paseo de la Laguna pedestrian and cyclist pathway near Ramon Baldorioty de Castro Ave, posing risks to pathway users and adjacent infrastructure.

The wider storm

A long period northerly swell created hazardous coastal conditions along the north-facing beaches of PR and the US Virgin Islands during the third weekend of November. The exposed Atlantic coastline were impacted by breaking waves between 8 and 15 feet. Additionally, the full moon phase exacerbated conditions, with isolated coastal flooding along the most vulnerable beaches of northern PR. Coastal Flood Advisories, High Surf Advisories and High Risk of Rip Currents were in effect. One rip current related drowning occurred in Arecibo.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1220047. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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