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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
901 AM AST Tue May 7 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for 05/01/2024 Arecibo Tornado Event...

On May 2, 2024, a significant weather event unfolded as a waterspout
made landfall, impacting the Cambalache sector within the
Municipality of Arecibo. The inclement weather in this region was
spurred by a mid to upper-level trough shifting from west to east
along Puerto Rico`s northern coast. Doppler radar scans revealed
several velocity couplets at an altitude of 6000 feet, indicating
the potential for turbulent weather conditions.

At approximately 4:58 PM on May 2, 2024, a waterspout initially
formed over the local Atlantic waters and proceeded to track
ESEward, making landfall over Albacoa Beach in Arecibo. As the
waterspout transitioned into a weak tornado, it encountered an
expanse of mangrove trees, resulting in the downing of numerous
small to medium-sized branches along its path. Additionally, the
tornado`s winds affected street signs and canopy tents, which were
blown away by the force of the storm.

The impact of the severe thunderstorm that resulted in this short-
lived tornado extended beyond the immediate vicinity of the
tornado`s path, with reports of straight-line wind damage emerging
in other areas where the severe thunderstorm affected.

.Arecibo Cambalache`s Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:    75 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.48 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   4 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/02/2024
Start Time:             458 PM AST
Start Location:         Albacoa Beach, Arecibo
Start Lat/Lon:          18.472N/ 66.707W

End Date:               05/02/2024
End Time:               507 PM AST
End Location:           0.14 miles NNE of PR-2 KM 73.7
End Lat/Lon:            18.468N/ 66.702W

Survey Summary: Along the path of the tornado, a few large trees
were snapped, accompanied by numerous fallen small to medium-sized
branches. Additionally, the tornado`s winds affected street signs
and canopy tents, which were blown away by the force of the storm.


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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following
categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change
pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data.

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