Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM AST
THIS AFTERNOON FOR FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 002, 014, 015, 018,
025, AND 027...

The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM AST
this afternoon.

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southern and western PR, Vieques and
St Croix.

* WIND...East to east-southeast at 15 to 23 mph, with stronger
gusts around 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Relative humidity values from the mid 40 to low 50s.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...This level of heat affect most individuals sensitive to
heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate
hydration. Impacts possible in some health system and in
heat-sensitive industries.

* WHERE...Portions of Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM AST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Above normal hot air temperatures and the available
humidity may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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