One product issued by NWS for: San Juan PR
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service San Juan PR 335 AM AST Tue May 17 2022 AMZ710>745-PRZ001>013-180745- 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- 335 AM AST Tue May 17 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Puerto Rico and the adjacent Atlantic Coastal Waters. .Day One...Today and Tonight .Thunderstorms...There is a chance of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall and brief gusty winds this afternoon across portions of northwestern Puerto Rico. .Flooding...Heavy rains could lead to urban and small stream flooding. .Wind...Sustained winds in excess of 20 MPH (17 knots) are expected across the southwestern coastal sections of Puerto Rico, as well as across the Atlantic and Caribbean waters. .Rip Currents...There is a moderate risk of rip currents for all eastern, northern and southern beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra and Vieques. .Heat...Southeasterly trade winds will result in above normal heat indices between 100 and 103 mainly for portions of the north coast and western Puerto Rico. .Days Two through Seven...Wednesday through Monday Heat indices of 102 degrees Fahrenheit or greater are expected along the north central coast and western Puerto Rico from Wednesday onwards. Areas of winds greater than 17 knots are expected in the Atlantic waters and some exposed coasts each afternoon of the period. A moderate risk of rip currents will continue through the workweek, increasing to high during the weekend across the northern beaches. .Spotter information statement... Spotter activation is not anticipated. Please relay any information about flooding, winds, and rip currents to the National Weather Service in San Juan while following all local and state guidelines. $$