Forecasters see excessive rain risk, flooding
SAN JUAN — Excessive rainfall risk for today/tonight, with an elevated risk for most of Puerto Rico. Flooding of urban areas, roads, and small streams. Since soils are saturated, flash…
Increased showers and thunderstorms present ‘significant’ risk of flooding
SAN JUAN — Forecasters expect increased shower and thunderstorm activity to generate "abundant moisture and unstable conditions" due to an upper-level trough, NOAA's lead meteorologist Ian Carlos Colón-Pagán said today.…
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62 gang members charged with drug, firearm violations
SAN JUAN — A federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico on April 24 returned an indictment charging 62 violent gang members with conspiracy to possess with intent…
Coast Guard oversees oil clean-up efforts off Pier 9 in San Juan Harbor
SAN JUAN — Coast Guard incident management personnel continued oil clean-up oversight efforts today for an unknown discharge source that is affecting San Juan Harbor’s Pier 9 and the nearby…
‘High risk’ of life-threatening rip currents
SAN JUAN — Increasing winds and the arrival of a northerly swell will continue deteriorate marine and coastal conditions through at least mid-week, the National Weather Service said today. There…
Flash floods, mudslides possible in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — We continue under a trend of active afternoons, and today is no the exception. Once again, heavy rainfall with isolated thunderstorms are expected over portions of northern…
‘Elevated risk of flooding’ in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — Another active afternoon is expected again, mainly for the interior, north and east of Puerto Rico, the National Weather Service said today. Because of rain and thunderstorms…
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How to spot an imposter social media account
Want to learn how to spot fake Social Security social media accounts? The tips below will help you protect yourself and your family. How fraudsters create imposter accounts: Fraudsters create…
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Coast Guard medevacs pregnant passenger from Disney cruise ship
SAN JUAN — A Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircrew conducted a medevac for a Disney Fantasy cruise ship passenger, Monday, in the Atlantic Ocean 180 miles northwest of Aguadilla,…
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Plan for your future during financial literacy month
We celebrate ‘Financial Literacy Month’ every April to promote financial education and well-being in the United States. FLM also serves as a reminder that Social Security is a vital part…