Windy with intervals of clouds and sunshine, mainly early, high 85

John McCarthy

11 hours ago

January 22, 2026

Breezy conditions will persist today as more unsettled weather develops with the arrival of an induced surface trough, increasing cloudiness and moisture, the National Weather Service said.

As a result, an increase in shower frequency is expected, particularly across eastern Puerto Rico and the western interior during the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

Shower activity is expected to pose a limited flooding risk, mainly in low-lying areas, and could result in hazardous driving conditions.

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT AND BEACHGOERS

High Risk of Life-Threatening Rip Currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet, breezy to windy conditions can cause unsecured items to blow around.

Small Craft Advisory due to seas up to 6 to 9 feet and winds up to 15 to 25 kts, with higher gusts. Hazardous seas for small craft.

HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT

* WHAT…Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE…Beaches along the northwest to east coasts of the islands.

* WHEN…Through Friday 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.