Southwest storm history

A 44-year-old male drowned when he was swept away by rip currents in Balneario Cana Gorda in Guanica.

A 53 year old man was carried away by rip currents at 3 Tubos Beach in Joyudas Cabo Rojo.

A local television meteorologist reported that three persons were swept away by a swollen small stream in the Pedernales sector of Cabo Rojo. Two were rescued, but a flood death ocurred when the car stalled crossing the flooded bridge over small stream Los Sosas on highway 103.

Flooding was reported Barrio Monte Grande, roads 101, 102, 103, Bello Horizonte, Puerto Real, and Finquitas Betances in Cabo Rojo.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Tree obstructing PR-391 at Barrio Tallaboa Alta, Las Lavanderas sector in Penuelas.

Multilple stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.

Several weather stations reported heat indices above 112 degrees for up to over two hours. These conditions were observed widespread along the coastal areas and the valleys.

Several stations in the mesonet reported heat indices values of at least 108F, surpassing 112F some days, for over two hours. These conditions met the local criteria for heat advisories and excessive heat warnings.

A wind gust of 40 mph was reported in Cabo Rojo.

A wind gust of up to 55 mph was reported in Lajas.

A wind gust of 54 mph was reported in Cabo Rojo.

Tree down at Road PR-100 KM 2.

A 50 mph wind gust was reported in Lajas.

Strong wind gusts between 45 and 50 mph were observed at the Guanica Emergency Management office. An electrical pole was also down at Calle 25 de julio due to these strong winds.

Measured at station identifier CRRP4.

Coastal flooding was reported at Playa Combate in the municipality of Cabo Rojo.

A wildfire was reported at PR-364 at Barrio Rincon Pozo in Sabana Grande.

A wildfire was reported at Pesca y Vida Silvestre forest at Road PR-301 in Cabo Rojo.

A wildfire was reported at the Cartagena Lagoon National Wildlife Refuge in Lajas. 25 acres burnt.

Smoke plume associated with a Wildfire affected the Christian bilingual school at Parabueyon sector. 22 children were evacuated.

The Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge MCRRP4 wind sensor recorded gusty southeast winds of 41 mph from 1323-1353 AST. The Media Luna La Parguera LPRP4 sensor recorded south southeast wind gusts of 40 mph from 1336-1342 AST. The Magueyes Island MMGIP4 sensor recorded a south sout…

A downed tree affected a house located at street 4, Urb. Santa Juanita in the municipality of Guanica.

A total of 29 wildfires were reported in the municipalities of Cabo Rojo and Lajas. Over 511 acres were burned.

A home was reported at Jardines de Lajas.

Flooding was reported at Barrio La Parguera and Parcelas Maguayo in Lajas.

Flooding was reported at Barrio Puig and Barrio Arenas in Guanica.

Flooding was reported at Combate El Faro Sector, Reparto San Salvador, Villa Milagros, Boqueron Villas, El Corozo, Barrio Monte Grande, Las Palmas, and along road 3301, 102 and 103 in Cabo Rojo.

Flooding was reported along road 117 near Puente de la LLave de Oro in Lajas. An automobile was reported trapped by flood waters.

Flooding was reported at Barrio Arenas in Guanica.

Flooding was reported at Parcelas Pedernales in Cabo Rojo.