Lightning · Puerto Rico

Lightning October 5, 2025 · Carolina, Puerto Rico

Injury

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

At approximately 12:05 PM AST, a lightning strike occurred at Condominio San Cipriani in Carolina. A 53-year-old male was exiting his vehicle while holding an umbrella when lightning struck his left arm. The individual sustained injuries and was transported to a regional hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition. No additional injuries or property damage were reported.

The wider storm

An upper-level trough with a period of light winds contributed to the development of strong thunderstorms across PR between October 5 and 9.

Began near Carolina (18.3800, -65.9600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1297009. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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