Thunderstorm Wind — Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

2025-09-19 · near Vega Baja, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Social media post reported strong winds at Ferreteria Los Nietos y Gelson Window Tint in Sector Ojo de Agua, Barrio Algarrobo.

Wider weather episode

A deep tropical moisture surge contributed to the generation of showers and thunderstorms. As rain accumulated, soil became saturated, and flooding and landslides were registered. Also, wind and lightning damage was also observed within the thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1294771. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.