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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:43 AM Aug. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM,
Coastal Waters from Cabo San Juan to the waters between
Anegada Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 NM, Coastal
waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, and around and
just north of Culebra and Saint John and Coastal Waters of
Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM AST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 7:42 AM Aug. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Most beaches of Puerto Rico, except for protected
beaches of western PR and the 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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Heat Advisory
Issued: 6:27 AM Aug. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...This level of heat may affect individuals sensitive to heat,
especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

* WHERE...Portions of Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra, and all the U.S.
Virgin Islands.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM AST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and prolonged sun exposure, combined
with locally higher humidity, may increase the risk of heat-related
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.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-
fitting clothing. Limit strenuous activities to the early morning or
evening when possible. Take action if you experience symptoms of heat
exhaustion or heat stroke.

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