Strong Wind — Culebra, Puerto Rico

2025-03-25 · Culebra, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Emergency manager reported fallen trees at PR-250 in front of OMME Culebra. Wind gusts were at 25 to 30 mph, estimated by radar and from a weather station.

Wider weather episode

A strong surface high pressure caused tightening of the local pressure gradient across the northeastern Caribbean. Satellite wind data indicated wind speeds up to 25 kt across the surrounding waters of the islands.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1249926. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.