Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
223 AM AST Wed Aug 20 2025

PRZ001>005-007-008-010-011-202100-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.XH.W.0004.250820T1300Z-250820T2100Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior-North
Central-Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Southwest-
Including the cities of Dorado, San Juan, Luquillo, Arroyo,
Cidra, San Lorenzo, Aguadilla, Catano, Loiza, Manati, Salinas,
Rincon, Caguas, Aguas Buenas, Cabo Rojo, Guaynabo, Ceiba,
Barceloneta, San German, Toa Alta, Gurabo, Aguada, Arecibo, Toa
Baja, Yabucoa, Canovanas, Santa Isabel, Carolina, Bayamon, Las
Piedras, Vega Baja, Rio Grande, Comerio, Trujillo Alto, Guanica,
Florida, Juncos, Hatillo, Cayey, Maunabo, Guayanilla, Patillas,
Quebradillas, Mayaguez, Fajardo, Humacao, Vega Alta, Yauco,
Penuelas, Guayama, Ponce, Anasco, Juana Diaz, Isabela, Naguabo,
Camuy, Hormigueros, Lajas, and Moca
223 AM AST Wed Aug 20 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM AST
THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...All coastal and urban areas, as well as the valleys of the
  eastern interior.

* WHEN...From 9 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...

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-013-VIZ001-002-202100-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.HT.Y.0040.250820T1300Z-250820T2100Z/
Culebra-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St
Croix-
Including the cities of Vieques, Christiansted, Frederiksted
Southeast, Charlotte Amalie East, Charlotte Amalie West, Grove
Place, Cruz Bay, Charlotte Amalie, Culebra, Anna`s Retreat, and
Frederiksted
223 AM AST Wed Aug 20 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM AST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...This level of heat affect most individuals sensitive to
  heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate
  hydration. Impacts possible in some health system and in
  heat-sensitive industries.

* WHERE...In Puerto Rico, Culebra and Vieques. In Virgin Islands, St
  Croix and St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 5 PM AST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

ERG