Lightning — Carolina, Puerto Rico

2025-10-05 · near Carolina, Carolina, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

The 911 Call Center reported that a tree struck by lightning fell along Avenida Baldorioty in Carolina, just past Plaza Carolina. The fallen tree landed on a vehicle, causing a roadway obstruction. No injuries were reported.

Wider weather episode

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

View location on OpenStreetMap → (18.4000, -65.9800)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1297010. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.