2 products issued by NWS for:
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service San Juan PR 432 AM AST Tue May 21 2024 AMZ716-726-VIZ001-002-220845- St. Thomas St. John adjacent Islands-St Croix- Nearshore Atlantic and adjacent Caribbean Coastal Waters- 432 AM AST Tue May 21 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of USVI. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight .Lightning...Isolated possible across the local islands during the afternoon. Be aware of thunderstorms in your area and be prepared to take shelter. .Excessive Heat...Heat index 112-114 degrees across St. Croix. Hot conditions also expected for the northern USVI. Heat exhaustion or heat stroke likely with prolonged exposure. .Rip Currents...Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone particularly eastern St. Croix during the afternoon hours. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday A deep layered trough moving across the Caribbean Basin will cause conditions to deteriorate with heavy showers and thunderstorms across most of the area through into the weekend. Flooding remains the greatest threat throughout this time. On Wednesday night through Thursday winds will strengthen, bringing hazardous marine conditions for the southwestern regional waters and a moderate risk of rip currents for most beaches. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. $$
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 308 AM AST Tue May 21 2024 PRZ002-003-012-013-VIZ001-211700- /O.NEW.TJSJ.HT.Y.0009.240521T1400Z-240521T2200Z/ Northeast-Southeast-Culebra-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- Including the cities of Culebra, Canovanas, Arroyo, Patillas, Charlotte Amalie, Naguabo, Humacao, Ceiba, Anna`s Retreat, Yabucoa, Cruz Bay, Loiza, Salinas, Vieques, Charlotte Amalie West, Luquillo, Guayama, Charlotte Amalie East, Fajardo, Maunabo, and Rio Grande 308 AM AST Tue May 21 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 111 expected. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, Vieques and Culebra, the east and southeast, from Loiza to Salinas. In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. && $$ ERG