Carolina, PR

4:51 PM AST on February 13, 2012 (GMT -0400)
Elev: 33 ft
Lon: 66.0° W
Lat: 18.4° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Monday, February 13, 2012.

The trough of low pressure that brought unsettled weather to the West on Sunday will advance into the Plains on Monday with more mixed precipitation. The trough will support a low and associated warm front moving eastward into the Southern Plains. As the system progresses, rain showers with periods of heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms will spread from parts of central/eastern Texas into western Louisiana, mixed precipitation will develop in parts of Oklahoma and Arkansas, and snow will blanket parts of the Central Plains, Mid-Mississippi Valley, and parts of the western Ohio Valley. Areas from eastern Texas through Arkansas should expect the heaviest precipitation totals. Heightened winter weather conditions will allow Winter Weather Advisories and a few Winter Storm Warnings to remain in effect through the day. Elsewhere east of the Continental Divide, lake-effect snow showers will continue along parts of the Lower Great Lakes Snowbelt.

In the West, a Pacific cold front pushing across the Pacific Northwest will drop southward across northern California, bringing coastal and valley rain and significant snowfall to the Sierra Nevadas.
Weather Underground Forecast for Monday, February 13, 2012.

The trough of low pressure that brought unsettled weather to the West on Sunday will advance into the Plains on Monday with more mixed precipitation. The trough will support a low and associated warm front moving eastward into the Southern Plains. As the system progresses, rain showers with periods of heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms will spread from parts of central/eastern Texas into western Louisiana, mixed precipitation will develop in parts of Oklahoma and Arkansas, and snow will blanket parts of the Central Plains, Mid-Mississippi Valley, and parts of the western Ohio Valley. Areas from eastern Texas through Arkansas should expect the heaviest precipitation totals. Heightened winter weather conditions will allow Winter Weather Advisories and a few Winter Storm Warnings to remain in effect through the day. Elsewhere east of the Continental Divide, lake-effect snow showers will continue along parts of the Lower Great Lakes Snowbelt.

In the West, a Pacific cold front pushing across the Pacific Northwest will drop southward across northern California, bringing coastal and valley rain and significant snowfall to the Sierra Nevadas.
Carolina Weather at a Glance
Updated 4:50 PM AST
Elevation
36 ft
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Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
77.7 °F
Feels Like 80 °F
Wind(mph)
7.0
Sunrise / Set
6:52 AM
6:23 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Clear 70 °F
Clear
10% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Rain Showers 85 °F
Rain Showers
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Rain Showers 70 °F
Rain Showers
20% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Clear 85 | 70 °F
Clear
Thursday
Rain Showers 83 | 70 °F
Rain Showers
20% chance of precipitation
Friday
Rain Showers 83 | 70 °F
Rain Showers
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.78 in
Visibility
9.0 miles
Clouds
Few 3000 ft
Scattered Clouds 4800 ft
Scattered Clouds 7500 ft
Moisture
Humidity
77%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR TJSJ 131956Z 02007KT 9SM FEW030 SCT048 SCT075 26/20 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP138 SHRA DSNT SE HZ ALQDS T02610200
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Temperature
Heat Index
80 °F
Dew Point
70 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
7.0 mph from NNW
Wind Gust
10.0 mph
Health
UV
3 out of 16
Pollen
Not available.
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for San Juan and Vicinity
Tonight
nt_cloudy Cloudy with isolated showers. Lows 72 lower elevations ranging to 61 higher elevations. Northeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
cloudy Cloudy in the morning then becoming variably cloudy. Isolated showers. Highs 85 lower elevations ranging to 70 higher elevations. East winds up to 5 mph increasing to 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers early in the evening...then scattered showers in the late evening and overnight. Lows 72 lower elevations ranging to 61 higher elevations. South winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Highs 84 lower elevations ranging to 70 higher elevations. Southeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northeast 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy. Scattered showers early in the evening...then isolated showers in the late evening and overnight. Lows 72 lower elevations ranging to 61 higher elevations. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Highs 85 lower elevations ranging to 70 higher elevations. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows 72 lower elevations ranging to 61 higher elevations. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Highs 83 lower elevations ranging to 68 higher elevations. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows 72 lower elevations ranging to 61 higher elevations. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming variably cloudy. Isolated showers. Highs 84 lower elevations ranging to 68 higher elevations. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Variably cloudy. Isolated showers in the evening... then scattered showers after midnight. Lows 72 lower elevations ranging to 61 higher elevations. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday
chancerain Variably cloudy with scattered showers in the morning... then partly cloudy with isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 86 lower elevations ranging to 71 higher elevations. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows 72 lower elevations ranging to 61 higher elevations. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Source: NWS at 3:38 PM AST on February 13, 2012
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High surf advisory in effect until 6 am AST Wednesday...
Coastal Flood Advisory in effect from 8 PM this evening to 8 am AST Tuesday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 00979
Monday, 13
Clear
85 | 70 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Tuesday, 14
Rain Showers
85 | 70 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 15
Clear
85 | 70 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Rain Showers
83 | 70 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 17
Rain Showers
83 | 70 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 18
Rain Showers
85 | 70 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Sunday, 19
Rain Showers
83 | NA
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Source: NWS at 3:38 PM AST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for San Juan and Vicinity
Tonight
nt_cloudy Cloudy with isolated showers. Lows 72 lower elevations ranging to 61 higher elevations. Northeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 67 85 | 66 79 | 69 71 | 67
Wind 1 mph ENE 4 mph NNE 6 mph ENE 3 mph East
Humidity 88% 55% 73% 86%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 16% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
6:52 AM
6:23 PM
Source: NWS at 3:38 PM AST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for San Juan and Vicinity
Tuesday
cloudy Cloudy in the morning then becoming variably cloudy. Isolated showers. Highs 85 lower elevations ranging to 70 higher elevations. East winds up to 5 mph increasing to 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers early in the evening...then scattered showers in the late evening and overnight. Lows 72 lower elevations ranging to 61 higher elevations. South winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 67 83 | 66 78 | 69 73 | 69
Wind 1 mph East 10 mph ENE 7 mph East 6 mph East
Humidity 86% 57% 74% 87%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
6:52 AM
6:24 PM
Source: NWS at 3:38 PM AST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for San Juan and Vicinity
Wednesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Highs 84 lower elevations ranging to 70 higher elevations. Southeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northeast 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy. Scattered showers early in the evening...then isolated showers in the late evening and overnight. Lows 72 lower elevations ranging to 61 higher elevations. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 67 83 | 68 78 | 68 73 | 68
Wind 6 mph East 11 mph East 10 mph East 6 mph East
Humidity 85% 61% 72% 86%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
6:51 AM
6:24 PM
Source: NWS at 3:38 PM AST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for San Juan and Vicinity
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Highs 85 lower elevations ranging to 70 higher elevations. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows 72 lower elevations ranging to 61 higher elevations. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 68 83 | 67 77 | 67 71 | 67
Wind 6 mph ENE 8 mph ENE 8 mph ENE 6 mph ENE
Humidity 86% 60% 72% 84%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
6:51 AM
6:24 PM
Source: NWS at 3:38 PM AST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for San Juan and Vicinity
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Highs 83 lower elevations ranging to 68 higher elevations. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows 72 lower elevations ranging to 61 higher elevations. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 67 81 | 67 77 | 67 73 | 67
Wind 6 mph ENE 7 mph East 6 mph ENE 6 mph East
Humidity 78% 63% 69% 81%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
6:50 AM
6:25 PM
Source: NWS at 3:38 PM AST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for San Juan and Vicinity
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming variably cloudy. Isolated showers. Highs 84 lower elevations ranging to 68 higher elevations. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Variably cloudy. Isolated showers in the evening... then scattered showers after midnight. Lows 72 lower elevations ranging to 61 higher elevations. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 75 | 67 81 | 67 77 | 67 71 | 67
Wind 6 mph ENE 7 mph ESE 6 mph East 6 mph East
Humidity 77% 62% 71% 86%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
6:50 AM
6:25 PM
Source: NWS at 3:38 PM AST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for San Juan and Vicinity
Sunday
chancerain Variably cloudy with scattered showers in the morning... then partly cloudy with isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 86 lower elevations ranging to 71 higher elevations. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows 72 lower elevations ranging to 61 higher elevations. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 67 81 | 67 77 | 67 71 | 67
Wind 6 mph East 7 mph ESE 7 mph East 6 mph East
Humidity 80% 64% 72% 86%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
6:50 AM
6:25 PM
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History & Almanac
February 13, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (TJSJ) 83 °F 71 °F
Record (TJSJ) 92 °F (1979) 64 °F (1957)
Yesterday 87 °F 72 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 15
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
Catańo, PR 40 miles 2.8 12:04 AM AST
2012-02-13
Settlement, British Virgin Islands 96 miles 3.4 1:26 AM AST
2012-02-12
Hatillo, PR 64 miles 2.9 3:20 PM AST
2012-02-11
Culebra, PR 43 miles 2.9 11:24 AM AST
2012-02-11
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Coastal Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
Arecibo, PR 78.1 °F
Fajardo, PR 79.0 °F
Aquadilla, PR 80.1 °F
San Juan, PR 80.1 °F
Mayaguez, PR 82.0 °F
Esperanza, PR 81.0 °F
Isabel Segunda, Vieques, PR 78.1 °F
Astronomy
Feb. 13, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:52 AM AST 6:23 PM AST
Civil Twilight 6:30 AM AST 6:46 PM AST
Nautical Twilight 6:04 AM AST 7:11 PM AST
Astronomical Twilight 5:39 AM AST 7:37 PM AST
Moon No Moon Rise 10:54 AM AST
Length Of Visible Light 12h 15m
Length of Day
11h 30m
Tomorrow will be 0m 56s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 60% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
San Juan 79 °F Scattered Clouds 3:56 PM AST
Roosevelt Roads 81 °F Clear 3:53 PM AST
Ponce 82 °F Mostly Cloudy 3:50 PM AST
St. Thomas 82 °F Mostly Cloudy 3:53 PM AST
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Wind Speed: 7.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 348° (NNW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR TJSJ 131956Z 02007KT 9SM FEW030 SCT048 SCT075 26/20 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP138 SHRA DSNT SE HZ ALQDS T02610200

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DINNER-JAN/FEB/MAR 2012 5:00 PM AST 2012-02-17 Partly Cloudy, 79°F
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Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Chance of Rain, 65 °F
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Puente Teodoro Moscoso, Carolina, PR 77.7 °F 80 °F 70 °F 77% NNW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 36 ft 4:50 PM AST Normal
Ciudad Jardin, Carolina, PR 80.3 °F 83 °F 70 °F 70% North  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 10 ft 4:43 PM AST Normal  
Colinas de Fairview, Trujillo Alto, PR 83.1 °F 81 °F 44 °F 25% ENE  at  3.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 308 ft 4:51 PM AST Rapid Fire
HADS RIO GRANDE DE LOIZA BLO LAGO LOI PR, Trujillo Alto, PR - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 48 ft 3:45 PM AST MADIS
Santurce, San Juan, PR 83.4 °F 88 °F 70 °F 64% North  at  2.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 4:51 PM AST Rapid Fire  
HADS RIO PIEDRAS AT HATO REY 1W PR, San Juan, PR - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 180 ft 1:00 PM AST MADIS
myweatherplace.com, Loiza, PR 80.4 °F 84 °F 71 °F 73% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6 ft 4:51 PM AST Rapid Fire
HADS RIO CANOVANAS NEAR CAMPO RICO 45 PR, Canovanas, PR - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 225 ft 1:30 PM AST MADIS
HADS RIO CANAS AT RIO CANAS PR, Caguas, PR - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 164 ft 1:30 PM AST MADIS
NOS_NWLON San Juan, PR, San Juan, PR 80 °F 78 °F - - North  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 4:18 PM AST MADIS
MARITIME , San Juan, PR 78 °F 76 °F - - NE  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 4:00 PM AST MADIS
HADS RIO ESPIRITU SANTO NEAR RIO GRAN PR, Canovanas, PR - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 40 ft 3:45 PM AST MADIS
Urb. Bunker, Caguas, PR 78.6 °F 81 °F 67 °F 68% NNE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 40 ft 4:48 PM AST Normal
Bo. Tomas de Castro #2, Caguas, PR 78.5 °F 81 °F 70 °F 74% ENE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 641 ft 4:46 PM AST Normal
Montecasino Station, Toa Alta, PR 78.7 °F 81 °F 71 °F 77% WSW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 156 ft 4:51 PM AST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Dorado PR , Aguas Buenas, PR 80 °F 85 °F 74 °F 82% NE  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 40 ft 4:33 PM AST MADIS
HADS QUEBRADA GUABA NEAR NAGUABO 6NW PR, Rio Blanco, PR - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 640 ft 4:15 PM AST MADIS
HADS RIO ICACOS NEAR NAGUABO 5NW PR, Rio Blanco, PR - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 2020 ft 3:45 PM AST MADIS
UPR Bayamon, PR 78.7 °F 81 °F 69 °F 73% NNW  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr -10000 ft 4:50 PM AST Normal
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Coastal Flood Advisory, High Surf Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 2:40 PM AST on February 13, 2012

... High surf advisory remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to
6 am AST Wednesday...
... Coastal Flood Advisory in effect from 8 PM this evening to
8 am AST Tuesday...

The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a coastal
Flood Advisory... which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to
8 am AST Tuesday. The coastal Flood Watch is no longer in effect.
A high surf advisory remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to
6 am AST Wednesday.

* Waves and surf: northwest swells of 8 to 10 feet will generate
large breaking waves of 12 to 18 feet and numerous rip currents.

* Timing: tonight through Tuesday night.

* Impacts: numerous rip currents... minor coastal flooding and
beach erosion.

* Coastal flooding: total water rises of 2 to 4 feet above
inundation level are expected at the time of high tide tonight.
This may pose a threat to life and property with minor coastal
flooding and beach erosion expected.

* The times and heights of the high tides on Tuesday for the
following locations are:


Aguadilla: 1:22 am AST at 1.4 feet.

Arecibo: 1:34 am AST at 1.8 feet.

Mayaguez: 1:47 am AST at 1.6 feet.

Magens bay: 3:36 am AST at 0.9 feet.

San Juan harbor: 2:26 am AST at 1.4 feet.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A coastal Flood Advisory means that minor coastal flooding is
occurring or is possible within 12 hours.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area... producing rip currents and localized beach
erosion.

A coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.