Thunderstorm Wind · Puerto Rico

Thunderstorm Wind August 17, 2025 · Gurabo, Puerto Rico

40 mph

Estimated gust (35 kt)

$1K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 911 report indicated that bamboo trees fell onto PR-30 near the exit to Exp. Chayanne in Gurabo. The roadway was obstructed. It was unknown if electrical lines were affected.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Gurabo (18.2473, -65.9962).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1292923. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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