Thunderstorm Wind — Ciales, Puerto Rico

2025-08-17 · near Ciales, Ciales, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Municipal officials and local media reported multiple downed trees and power lines along PR-146 in Ciales during the afternoon close to km 23.6. Roads were blocked and emergency crews were dispatched to clear debris. Impacts were associated with gusty winds from Hurricane Erin's outer bands.

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 1292927. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.