* WHAT...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to
heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate
hydration. expected.* WHERE...Portions of Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra, and the U.S.
Virgin Islands.* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM AST this afternoon.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.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.
In effect Aug 16, 2026, 1:21 AM ASTUntil Aug 16, 2026, 5:00 PM AST
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.* WHERE...Exposed beaches of northern, eastern, and southern
Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
return to safety.There is a high risk of rip currents.Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.
In effect Aug 15, 2026, 8:56 PM ASTUntil Aug 17, 2026, 6:00 AM AST
Aug. 14, 2026 — Rough Surf and Hazardous Seas - High rip current risk and Small Craft Advisories are in effect for portions of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Breaking waves of 6 feet or higher and hazardous marine conditions are expected through the weekend.
In effect Aug 10, 2026, 4:00 AM ASTUntil Aug 16, 2026, 6:00 PM AST
⚠️ Heat Advisory Advertencia de Calor📍 Coastal & Urban areas of Puerto Rico & the U.S. Virgin Islands
⏰ Until: 5 PM ASTAn elevated heat risk is expected today, meaning the heat may affect most heat-sensitive people, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
In effect Aug 4, 2026, 4:41 AM ASTUntil Aug 16, 2026, 6:00 PM AST
