Lightning · Puerto Rico

Lightning September 12, 2025 · Orocovis, Puerto Rico

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Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Orocovis (18.1749, -66.4102).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1294702. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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