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FNCA62 TJSJ 200558
RFDSJU
PRZ014-015-027-201900-

Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
158 AM AST Thu Aug 20 2026

...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR TODAY FROM 10 AM
to 5 PM AST ...

For today, dry conditions will persist across the region with low
relative humidity, sustained winds between 10 to 15 mph, , and
dry fuels continuing to support elevated fire danger. Adding to
that, critical fuel conditions persist across the islands, with
extreme drought affecting portions of eastern Puerto Rico and the
southern coastal plains.

The greatest concern remains across southern and southwestern Puerto
Rico, where fuels are exceptionally dry and recent fire activity has
been frequent. Therefore, a Fire Danger Statement is in effect
from 10 AM to 5 PM AST for the southern and southwestern plains
and hills of Puerto Rico. Residents and visitors are strongly
urged to avoid outdoor burning, as conditions will easily support
wildfire ignition and rapid spread.

Fire danger statements are issued when fire weather conditions
are approaching, but not meeting or exceeding, Red Flag Warning
criteria.

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