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Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
507 AM AST Tue Feb 18 2025

Moisture levels are expected to rise by this afternoon, but they
wont be enough to reduce todays fire weather risk. Rainfall
deficits in southern and western Puerto Rico, combined with
increasing easterly winds and sea breezes, create favorable
conditions for wildfire spreading. Relative humidity is likely to
drop below 55% in the southern hills and coastal areas, with
sustained winds over 15 mph and gusts exceeding 25 mph. The
Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) is at Red Flag criteria in
Guanica, currently at 607. A Fire Danger Statement has been
issued due to the elevated risk of fire spread.

Fire and emergency officials should be aware that weather
conditions are becoming more conducive for the ignition and
spread of wildfires.

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

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