Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

San Juan, Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (TJSJ)

Lat: 18.45°NLon: 66°WElev: 10ft.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1007.7 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 17 Aug 9:56 am AST
Extended Forecast for

Vega Baja PR

Flood Watch August 17, 10:25am until August 18, 08:00pm
High Surf Advisory August 17, 10:25am until August 18, 06:00am
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Flood Watch
High Surf Advisory
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    Flood Watch August 17, 10:25am until August 18, 08:00pm
    High Surf Advisory August 17, 10:25am until August 18, 06:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then scattered showers between 9pm and 3am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. South wind 7 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 90 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 91 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Isolated showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. East wind 6 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then scattered showers between 9pm and 3am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. South wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Scattered showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Isolated showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. East wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. East wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Scattered showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East northeast wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Friday
Scattered showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Vega Baja PR
 18.42°N 66.4°W (Elev. 226 ft)
8:10 am AST Aug 17, 2025
10am AST Aug 17, 2025-6pm AST Aug 23, 2025
 
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