Upper level trough to bring low level moisture; rip current risk for St. Croix

SAN JUAN — An upper trough and associated induced low level trough just northeast of the region will approach the area today through Monday increasing low level moisture.

🏜️🌡️Hot, hazy and humid conditions may produce maximum heat indices between 100 and 111 degrees or slightly higher in isolated areas in the west and northwest coastal and urban areas.

🌧️⛈️Late morning showers possible along the north and east coastal areas, followed by afternoon convection mainly over the central interior and west to southwest sections of Puerto Rico.

🏖️For today and tonight there is a moderate risk of rip currents for the coastlines of northwestern to north-central Puerto Rico, as well as for the eastern half of St. Croix. Low risk elsewhere.

No tropical cyclone formation is expected over the next seven days.