Thunderstorm Wind — Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

2025-08-17 · near Cabo Rojo, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A 911 caller reported that traffic on Road 308 after Walgreens and Propper International in Camino los Fas is being affected due to a fallen power pole.

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 1292943. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.