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Special Weather Statement

N Issued by NWS San Juan PR ⏳ In force until Mon 12 Oct, 22:30 📍 North Central; Northwest; Western Interior (approximate) 🕑 8 h ago
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At 251 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms between Arecibo and Quebradillas, moving northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Arecibo, Camuy, Hatillo, Qu…

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📡 CAP alert details

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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyObserved
EventSpecial Weather Statement
Response typeExecute
CategoryMet
Affected areaNorth Central; Northwest; Western Interior
Issuing authorityNWS San Juan PR
ContactNot supplied

🕓 Alert timing · EAT

Sent2026-10-12T14:51:00-04:00
Effective2026-10-12T14:51:00-04:00
Onset2026-10-12T14:51:00-04:00
Expires2026-10-12T15:30:00-04:00

📋 Official instructions

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

📄 Message details

Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.0de7e983cee4e16515701d69d81f83742852f5aa.001.1
Message typeAlert
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice

General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
  • This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
  • Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
  • Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
  • In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.

📰 Story summary

From the report shown in the feed:
  • At 251 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms between Arecibo and Quebradillas, moving northwest at 10 mph.
  • HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
  • SOURCE...Radar indicated.
  • IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
  • Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
  • Locations impacted include...
  • Arecibo, Camuy, Hatillo, Qu…
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