Thunderstorm Wind — Arecibo, Puerto Rico

2025-08-16 · near Arecibo, Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A power pole fell near the Borinquen Arecibo Cockpit on PR-123. Vehicle traffic through this area was affected. Around the time of the incident strong showers and thunderstorms were moving across the area with wind gusts around 23 to 25 mph.

Wider weather episode

Major Hurricane Erin moved northeast and north of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Erin's Outer Bands and then Feeder Bands still affected the islands, producing strong thunderstorms, gusty winds, and heavy rains across the islands. Several reports of wind gust damage, along with reports of high surf, flooding and debris flow were received between August 16 to 18.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1292879. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.