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Dog Days of Summer Mean High Heat Today

SAN JUAN — Happy Thursday! The islands will experience another hot and humid day. In the morning, heat indices will reach 107 degrees in urban and coastal sectors in Puerto…

John McCarthy August 10, 2023

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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…

John McCarthy August 9, 2023

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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…

John McCarthy August 8, 2023

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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…

John McCarthy August 7, 2023

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Mega Millions players spurned again as jackpot climbs to $1.55 billion

ATLANTA — Another Mega Millions drawing, another night without a jackpot winner. The numbers drawn Friday night were: 11, 30, 45, 52, 56 and the gold ball 20. Because no…

John McCarthy August 6, 2023

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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…

John McCarthy August 6, 2023

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‘Moderate’ Rip Current Risk For All of the USVI, Vieques and Culebra, NWS Says

SAN JUAN — Forecasters do not expect to see a tropical cyclone over the next seven days. Expect limited to elevated excessive heat today. Heat Advisories are in effect for…

John McCarthy August 5, 2023

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Brawl in residential neighborhood turns deadly, one fighter shot in the head dead

CHRISTIANSTED — A brawl between two men turned deadly when one fighter pulled out a gun and shot the other man one time in the head, authorities said. Sheldon Liburd,…

John McCarthy August 3, 2023

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA! Suspect In Gas Station Shooting Quickly Arrested By Police

FREDERIKSTED — A suspect caught on surveillance video in the gas station shooting that sent one man to the hospital late this morning has surrendered to authorities. Mitchell Webber Jr.,…

John McCarthy August 2, 2023

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Gas Station Shooting Leaves One Man Injured Across From Kmart West

FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating after a St. Croix man was shot and injured at a gas station next door to Subway West this morning. The 911 Emergency Call Center…

John McCarthy August 2, 2023