Lightning — Orocovis, Puerto Rico

2016-10-22 · near Orocovis, Orocovis, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Lightning struck the power source line to a home located in Barrio Mata Cana sector el Hobo,road PR-568 km 7.8 Some minor structural damage. Electrical power was affected.

Wider weather episode

Strong thunderstorms developed across the western interior section of Puerto Rico. These thunderstorms were accompanied by strong gusty winds and excessive cloud to ground lightning.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 664150. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.