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Special Weather Statement issued October 19 at 3:21PM AST by NWS San Juan PR, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: 1 hr ago United States
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At 321 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hato Arriba, or near Moca, moving west-northwest at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and possible funnel clouds.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Moca, Aguadilla, Aguada, Isabela, Las Marias, Anasco, Quebradillas,
Aceitunas, Caban, Hato Arriba, Luyando, San Antonio, Rafael
Hernandez, Mora and Espino.

Measurements

Coordinates18.4213, -67.1380
RegionNorthwest; Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity
Location Precisionpolygon
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyObserved
Cap Expires2026-10-19T16:00:00-04:00

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