NWS issues Flood Watch for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — The National Weather Service says "a wet and unstable weather pattern" will set the table for a moderate to high chance of flooding rains in the U.S.…
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Coast Guard medevacs 2 people following zip-line collision in St. Croix
FREDERIKSTED — The crew of a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter conducted the medical evacuation of two injured people from the Carambola zip-line platform in St. Croix. Rescued were Jason Bomar, 58,…
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Tell us about changes when you get Social Security benefits
If you receive Social Security, you can help to make sure we pay you the right benefit each month. You can do that by telling us about relationship or other…
November kicks off with hazardous seas, high surf and life-threatening rip currents
SAN JUAN — Favorable environmental conditions and abundant moisture will maintain ideal conditions for showers and thunderstorms today and tonight, NOAA Chief Meteorologist Ian Colon-Pagan said this morning. Over the…
Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — A series of mid-to-upper level troughs and above-normal moisture from a nearly stationary front will create ideal conditions for thunderstorm development, with the most intense and frequent activity expected…
Unstable weather, dangerous seas and life-threatening rip currents ahead
SAN JUAN — A series of mid-to-upper level troughs and above-normal moisture from a nearly stationary front will create ideal conditions for thunderstorm development over the next few days, with the most intense…
Heavy rains expected across the USVI and Puerto Rico starting soon
SAN JUAN — As model guidance has consistently indicated, we are now experiencing a transition into a wetter and more unstable weather pattern, evident in today’s shower and thunderstorm activity,…
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Trump-supporting speaker opens MSG rally by calling Puerto Rico a ‘floating island of garbage’
NEW YORK — Donald Trump rallies in the closing weeks of the campaign have been marked by overt racism and anti-immigrant sentiments and that didn't stop with the former president's…
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TRICARE authorizes temporary prescription refill waivers for Puerto Rico due to Invest 94L
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Puerto Rico were able to receive emergency prescription refills through October 27, 2024 due to Invest 94L.…
Hazardous marine conditions existed in the USVI and Puerto Rico when Invest 94L passed
SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard cautions recreational boaters, fishermen, beachgoers and water sports enthusiasts in U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico of potential high-surf and dangerous rip currents associated with…