As hurricane Lee moved well north of the region, external feeding bands from the hurricane reached the local islands. Additionally, the moisture advected into the region, contributed to the development of strong showers along the Cordillera Central and southern Puerto Rico.
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As hurricane Lee moved well north of the region, external feeding bands from the hurricane reached the local islands. Additionally, the moisture advected into the region, contributed to the development of strong showers along the Cordillera Central and southern Puerto Rico. A few flooding reports, and even a funnel cloud was detected within this activity.
The San Juan radar (TJUA), 26 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:54 UTC.
1 funnel cloud, 1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Several reports from the general public indicated a funnel cloud, observed from Salinas Speedway toward the mountains.
A TV Meteorologist received several pictures of flooding along the roads of Urb. Vistas de Naguabo.
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