Thunderstorm Wind — Loiza, Puerto Rico

2015-10-09 · near Loiza, Loiza, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Outflow from a strong thunderstorm which produced heavy rainfall amounts between 1 and 1.5 inches, also generated a strong wind gust resulting in large broken and downed tree limbs and branches.

Wider weather episode

Daytime heating and a tropical wave passage enhanced afternoon convection across the interior and northwest quadrant of Puerto Rico. Showers and thunderstorms produced minor urban flooding in urban and poor drainage areas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 605537. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.