Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 2 Miles NNE Catano PR

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service San Juan PR
552 AM AST Sat May 18 2024

AMZ711>745-PRZ001>013-191000-
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior-
North Central-Central Interior-Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-
Western Interior-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques-
The nearshore and off shore Atlantic and Caribbean Coastal Waters-
552 AM AST Sat May 18 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Puerto Rico.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

.Lightning...Isolated thunderstorms possible across central and
west Puerto Rico. Be aware of thunderstorms in your area and be
prepared to take shelter.

.Excessive Rainfall...Flooding of urban areas, roads,streams, and
washes across central and west Puerto Rico. Isolated flash floods
possible.

.Excessive Heat...Heat index 108-111 degrees across Northwest to
Northeast Puerto Rico, and Culebra. Heat exhaustion likely with
prolonged exposure. Heat stroke possible.The rest of the coastal areas,
the risk will remain limited with heat indices in the 102-107 Fahrenheit
degrees. Heat exhaustion likely with prolonged exposure. Heat stroke
possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
The heat threat will remain for at least Monday. An increase in
the flooding and the lightning threat is forecast from Tuesday
through Thursday. Therefore, ponding of waters and urban flooding
is expected for that period.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
241 AM AST Sat May 18 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-182100-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.HT.Y.0006.240518T1500Z-240518T2100Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Mayaguez
and Vicinity-Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
St Croix-
Including the cities of Anna`s Retreat, Hormigueros, Charlotte
Amalie, Vega Baja, Canovanas, Manati, Bayamon, Rio Grande,
Arecibo, Frederiksted, Camuy, Cruz Bay, Culebra, Vega Alta,
Fajardo, Toa Alta, Dorado, Naguabo, Rincon, Christiansted,
Quebradillas, San Juan, Hatillo, Anasco, Charlotte Amalie East,
Luquillo, Moca, Catano, Charlotte Amalie West, Isabela, Trujillo
Alto, San German, Ceiba, Barceloneta, Aguada, Humacao, Aguadilla,
Toa Baja, Mayaguez, Grove Place, Loiza, Florida, Guaynabo,
Frederiksted Southeast, and Carolina
241 AM AST Sat May 18 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM AST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 111.

* WHERE...In Puerto Rico, Culebra, Mayaguez and Vicinity, North
  Central, Northeast, Northwest, and San Juan and Vicinity Counties.
  In Virgin Islands, St Croix and St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent
  Islands Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM AST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

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RC