Lightning — Orocovis, Puerto Rico

2025-09-12 · near Orocovis, Orocovis, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A member of the public posted an image on social media of a fallen power pole struck by lightning during thunderstorm activity in Bo. Saltos, Sector La Charca in Orocovis.

Wider weather episode

Persistent shower activity was observed as a tropical wave moves across the local area. This moisture, along with a weak steering flow, resulted in the development of strong thunderstorms across the interior of Puerto Rico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1294702. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.