Mariano Colón, Puerto Rico Weather Alerts

San Ildefonso Barrio11:45 AM AST18.02°N, 66.33°WElevation 338 ft

Heat Advisory

Moderate · Expected

Until 5:00 PM Sun·Issued 10:01 AM Sun Oct 25·NWS San Juan PR

Heat Advisory issued October 25 at 10:01AM AST until October 25 at 5:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR

Details

What: This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.

Where: Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

When: Until 5 PM AST this afternoon.

Impacts: High temperatures or elevated heat indices can worsen symptoms in people with chronic conditions. They can also increase the risk of heat-related illness among individuals sensitive to heat with inadequate cooling or hydration. These risks are highest across coastal areas, lowlands, interior valleys, and urban zones.

What to do

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.

Areas: San Juan and Vicinity; Northeast; Southeast; Eastern Interior; North Central; Central Interior; Ponce and Vicinity; Northwest; Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity; Southwest; Culebra; Vieques; St.Thomas...St. John.. and Adjacent Islands; St Croix

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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