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FNCA62 TJSJ 040900
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PRZ014-015-018-027-042000-

Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
500 AM AST Tue Feb 4 2025

...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTHERN
AND WESTERN PUERTO RICO...

Favorable conditions for fire spreading are likely today,
particularly across the southern coastal plains, southern hills,
and western Puerto Rico, due to drying soils, available dry
fuels, below-normal moisture, and breezy to gusty conditions.
Recent fire activity and firefighter mobilization, observed via
satellite and social media, highlight the ongoing threat. While
some afternoon showers may develop over the southern hills and far
southwestern Puerto Rico, they will not provide significant
wetting rains. Skies will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy, with
highs in the mid-upper 80s and minimum relative humidity dropping
to the low-40s. Peak wind speeds will range around 15-20 mph,
with gusts around 25-30 mph. KBDI readings have reached 557 in
southern Puerto Rico, signaling increased dryness. These
conditions will support fire spread, particularly in fire-prone
areas.

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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