Lightning — Naranjito, Puerto Rico

2025-10-18 · near Naranjito, Naranjito, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Members of the public reported that a pine tree was struck by lightning along PR-878 near Beltran Auto Parts in Naranjito. The lightning strike damaged the tree, breaking several branches and affecting the trunk.

Wider weather episode

An unstable weather pattern supported periods of enhanced shower and thunderstorm activity across Puerto Rico. Thunderstorms developed mainly during the afternoon, resulting in localized impacts, including flooding, hail, and lightning-related incidents.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1297118. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.