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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
237 PM AST Mon Sep 23 2024

PRZ005-008-010-011-VIZ002-232100-
/O.CON.TJSJ.EH.W.0045.000000T0000Z-240923T2100Z/
North Central-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-St Croix-
Including the cities of Arecibo, Florida, Mayaguez, Hormigueros,
Hatillo, Rincon, Anasco, Frederiksted Southeast, Isabela, Grove
Place, Vega Alta, Aguadilla, Moca, Lajas, Vega Baja,
Quebradillas, Aguada, Cabo Rojo, Guanica, Barceloneta, Manati,
Frederiksted, Christiansted, Dorado, Camuy, and San German
237 PM AST Mon Sep 23 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...A period of dangerously hot and humid conditions are
  expected. This level of heat affects anyone without effective
  cooling and/or adequate hydration.

* WHERE...In Puerto Rico, Mayaguez and Vicinity, North Central,
  Northwest, and Southwest Counties. In Virgin Islands, St Croix
  County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM AST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001>004-007-013-VIZ001-232100-
/O.CON.TJSJ.HT.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-240923T2100Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior-Ponce
and Vicinity-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
Including the cities of Penuelas, Carolina, Charlotte Amalie,
Luquillo, Catano, Las Piedras, Toa Baja, Guayama, Humacao,
Guayanilla, Vieques, Aguas Buenas, Rio Grande, Guaynabo, Bayamon,
Comerio, Canovanas, Maunabo, Patillas, Santa Isabel, Naguabo,
Gurabo, Trujillo Alto, Charlotte Amalie West, Juana Diaz, Cayey,
San Juan, Ceiba, Caguas, Loiza, Arroyo, Salinas, San Lorenzo,
Fajardo, Cruz Bay, Charlotte Amalie East, Anna`s Retreat, Yauco,
Toa Alta, Yabucoa, Ponce, Juncos, and Cidra
237 PM AST Mon Sep 23 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...A period of dangerously hot and humid conditions are
  expected. This level of heat affects most individual sensitive to
  heat.

* WHERE...In Puerto Rico, Eastern Interior, Northeast, Ponce and
  Vicinity, San Juan and Vicinity, Southeast, and Vieques Counties.
  In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands
  County.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

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