SAN JUAN — The National Weather Service confirmed today that an EF-0 tornado caused limited damage in Aguadilla. No injuries were reported. The NWS officially classified the Aguadilla tornado as an EF0…
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Lingering humidity from tropical wave spells heat advisories for USVI today
SAN JUAN — The residual humidity from yesterday’s tropical wave will bring another rainy day today. Showers and thunderstorms activity will begin in local waters, U.S, Virgin Islands and sections of Puerto…
Hard-partying Puerto Rico capital faces new code that will limit alcohol sales
SAN JUAN (AP) — Puerto Rico’s capital is renowned for its all-night partying, but a new municipal code is expected to change that. San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero on Tuesday signed a…
St. Thomas Rescue’s Airplane Recovery Operations Closed Down By Coast Guard
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — St. Thomas Rescue’s search, rescue and recovery resources were “stood down” by the U.S. Coast Guard at 6:00 p.m. Monday, rescue officials said. Rescue officers were searching for Carl Frederick Reichard Stubbe,…
Tropical Wave Offers ‘Intense Showers and Thunderstorms,’ NWS Says
SAN JUAN — As a tropical wave approaches, there will be more frequent and intense showers and thunderstorms by mid-morning to afternoon, the National Weather Service said. The combination of the abundant…
Coast Guard suspends search for missing pilots following plane crash west of St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Coast Guard suspended the search for two missing pilots at 6:00 p.m. Monday. Their plane had been reported “overdue” Friday, and was last seen between the islands of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands…
Heat Advisories Remain In Effect For USVI and Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — Forecasters do not expect any tropical cyclones to form over the next seven days. Marine Weather Statement: thunderstorms over Atlantic waters. Heat Advisories have been extended to most lower…
Rescue Officials Search For ‘Downed Aircraft’ Off St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Rescue officials searched for a “downed aircraft” in the waters off St. Thomas all day Saturday. Carl F. Reichard Stubbe and Oswald Fuentes were, last seen Friday after departing…
Coast Guard Searches For Two Men On Missing Airplane Headed To St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — U.S. Coast Guard air and surface crews along with partner agencies continue to search for two men missing on a small aircraft. Carl F. Reichard Stubbe and Oswald Fuentes…
Showers Forecast; Heat Advisory; Small Craft Advisory In Effect
SAN JUAN — A tropical wave will continue to promote variable weather conditions with cloudy skies and shower activity throughout the day. Showers with a few isolated thunderstorms are expected across eastern…