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• Moderate Special Weather Statement until 3:15 PM

  San Juan and Vicinity; Eastern Interior; North Central; Central Interior

  What to do: Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. 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.

  At 210 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms from Ciales to Guaynabo, slowly drifting north-northeastward. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... San Juan, Jayuya, Corozal, Morovis, Vega Alta, Naranjito, Toa Alta, Vega Baja, Orocovis, Toa Baja, Ciales, Comerio, Sabana Seca, Bayamon, Manati, Catano, Guaynabo, Florida and Barceloneta.

  From the National Weather Service (San Juan PR).

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