Thunderstorm Wind · Puerto Rico

Thunderstorm Wind February 19, 2026 · Utuado, Puerto Rico

40 mph

Estimated gust (35 kt)

$20K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A fallen tree was reported as obstructing PR-605 near kilometer marker 3.3 in Barrio Vivi Arriba near a local school. This fallen tree also affected nearby power lines. Due to the obstructed roadway and power line damage, the section of PR-605 will remain closed until repairs can be completed and the tree is removed.

The wider storm

By mid-February, higher moisture content from a lingering front and locally induced afternoon shower and thunderstorm activity produced periods of heavy rainfall across Puerto Rico.

Began near Utuado (18.2100, -66.6800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1321346. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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