The combination of abundant tropical moisture from a departing tropical wave interacting with an upper-level trough north of the region produced strong afternoon thunderstorms over northwestern Puerto Rico on the 9th of August. A weak EF-0 tornado and strong outflow boundaries caused thunderstorm wind damage across the municipality of Aguadilla.

Thunderstorm Wind in AGUADILLA, PUERTO RICO
From 09-AUG-23 13:00:00 to 09-AUG-23 13:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: AGUADILLA
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 6.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A report shared by social media indicated wind damage at Borinquen Bilingual School. A zinc roof from a garage was observed on the floor, as well as a few tree branches. Estimated wind gusts were around 40-50 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AGUADILLA, PUERTO RICO
From 09-AUG-23 13:05:00 to 09-AUG-23 13:05:00 (AST-4)
Location: AGUADILLA
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency managers reported that a zinc roof fell from a garage at the Police Traffic Department in Aguadilla. The estimated wind speed was 40-50 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in AGUADILLA, PUERTO RICO
From 09-AUG-23 13:09:00 to 09-AUG-23 13:09:00 (AST-4)
Location: AGUADILLA
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A report received by emergency managers indicated several tree branches on the ground in Barrio Centro Moca, in the direction of the local dairy farm.

Thunderstorm Wind in AGUADILLA, PUERTO RICO
From 09-AUG-23 13:05:00 to 09-AUG-23 13:05:00 (AST-4)
Location: AGUADILLA
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A report from the media indicated that a Toyota Yaris 2009 was hit by a zinc panel, damaging the bumper and next to the front-left tire. The driver had to take shelter inside a nearby building.

Funnel Cloud in AGUADILLA, PUERTO RICO
From 09-AUG-23 12:46:00 to 09-AUG-23 12:46:00 (AST-4)
Location: AGUADILLA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several videos received from the general public, backed up by radar data, indicated a  funnel cloud over Aguadilla near road PR-2 and road PR-459.

Tornado in AGUADILLA, PUERTO RICO
From 09-AUG-23 13:00:00 to 09-AUG-23 13:05:00 (AST-4)
Location: AGUADILLA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado developed near Highway 2 in Aguadilla early
in the afternoon of Wednesday, August 9, 2023. The brief tornado primarily
impacted a structure, tearing off aluminum roofs from a garage and causing
damage to vehicles in the affected area. Additionally, associated
with this severe thunderstorm, strong gusty winds from the outflow
affected the area near Crash Boat Beach, resulting in trees falling onto
parked cars and fallen power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in AGUADILLA, PUERTO RICO
From 09-AUG-23 14:00:00 to 09-AUG-23 14:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: AGUADILLA
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm that produced a tornado earlier in the day caused strong gusty winds along the western coast of Aguadilla. Particularly across the area near Crash Boat Beach, resulting in trees falling onto parked cars and fallen power lines.