Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: Mayaguez PR

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service San Juan PR
502 AM AST Wed Sep 25 2024

AMZ711>745-PRZ001>013-260915-
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-
502 AM AST Wed Sep 25 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Puerto Rico.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

.Lightning...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible over
the waters and Puerto Rico in the afternoon. Be aware of
thunderstorms in your area and be prepared to take shelter.

.Excessive Rainfall...Flooding of urban areas, roads, small
streams, and washes. Isolated flash floods possible.

.Excessive Heat...This level of heat affects anyone without
effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts likely in
some health systems, heat-sensitive industries and
infrastructure.

.Rip Currents...Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone particularly along the western, northern, eastern PR,
Vieques, and Culebra.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Excessive heat will continue each day in the lower elevations of
Puerto Rico. The moderate risk of rip currents will remain through
Thursday across the northern, eastern, and western coast of PR,
Vieques, and Culebra. A high risk of rip current on Friday along
the north central and northwestern beaches of PR. Isolated to
scattered thunderstorms will appear each afternoon mainly in
western and interior locations. A tropical wave will reach the
islands by late Thursday into Friday. However, moisture associated
with it will remain across the islands through the weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is encouraged. Please relay any information
about flooding, winds, waves, and rip currents to the National
Weather Service in San Juan.

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Excessive Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
622 AM AST Wed Sep 25 2024

PRZ005-007-008-010-011-VIZ002-251830-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.EH.W.0047.240925T1400Z-240925T2100Z/
North Central-Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Southwest-St Croix-
Including the cities of Christiansted, Rincon, Lajas, Hatillo,
Santa Isabel, Ponce, Frederiksted Southeast, Aguada, Cabo Rojo,
Juana Diaz, Camuy, Guayanilla, Moca, Dorado, Frederiksted,
Mayaguez, Penuelas, San German, Guanica, Florida, Manati, Anasco,
Isabela, Aguadilla, Grove Place, Arecibo, Barceloneta,
Quebradillas, Vega Alta, Hormigueros, Vega Baja, and Yauco
622 AM AST Wed Sep 25 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 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, Ponce and Vicinity, and Southwest Counties. In Virgin
  Islands, St Croix County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 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.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

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