Saturday, January 17, 2026
Breezy to windy conditions with fast-moving showers are expected today, along with generally comfortable temperatures across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Gusty winds may cause lightweight outdoor items to move or blow around, and brief showers could pass through quickly, leading to sudden changes in conditions. Winds will also lead to choppy seas and an increased risk of rip currents along exposed coastal areas.
If you have outdoor plans, take a moment to secure loose items, stay aware of changing conditions, and keep an eye on the latest forecast and updates. Conditions may change throughout the day, so staying weather-aware is key.
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
* WHAT…High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE…Beaches along the northwest to east coasts of the islands.
* WHEN…From Saturday evening 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.
Today St. Croix will be partly sunny and breezy with a brief shower or two this morning and a high of 89, AccuWeather said.
Tonight St. Croix will see mainly clear and breezy conditions this evening and a low of 74, according to AccuWeather.
