Strong Wind — Ponce and Vicinity, Puerto Rico

2026-01-21 · Ponce and Vicinity, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A report of brief, strong winds not associated with a thunderstorm was received.

Residential solar panels sustained damage, and several trash cans were displaced in the Santa Elena neighborhood in Guayanilla. A resident reported loud wind noise at the time of the event.

Wider weather episode

A broad surface high pressure over the Central Atlantic resulted in breezy conditions on January 21st with gusts up to 35 mph reported over coastal areas. Brief, strong winds not associated with a thunderstorm were reported to affect Santa Elena neighborhood in Guayanilla that afternoon. Residential solar panels sustained damage, and several trash cans were displaced. A resident reported loud wind noise at the time of the event.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1315076. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.