Occasional showers and life-threatening rip currents
SAN JUAN — A perturbation in the atmosphere is expected to reach our area today, which will increase shower activity in the islands, the National Weather Service said. We can…
Shower activity and breezy conditions persist for the islands
SAN JUAN — The National Weather Service says we can expect the shower activity to continue during the morning hours, mainly in the windward sections of the islands. Temperatures will…
Breezy conditions and shower activity expected to continue
SAN JUAN — The National Weather Service says we'll continue to see patchy clouds and showers along with strong winds in the coming days. So before you leave the house…
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DPNR beach advisory: 3 beaches not safe for swimming or fishing
CRUZ BAY — Three beaches in the territory are deemed not safe for beachgoers based on water quality testing done by the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources. Cruz Bay and…
Tsunami advisory canceled for USVI and Puerto Rico after magnitude-7.6 earthquake in the Caribbean
KINGSTON — An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 occurred on Saturday in the Caribbean Sea, according to the US Geological Survey, sparking a tsunami advisory. The tremor hit 129 miles…
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DPNR beach advisory: 1 West End beach not safe for swimming
FREDERIKSTED — One beach in the territory is deemed not safe for beachgoers based on water quality testing done by the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources. Dorsch beach in Frederiksted…
For the second time, NWS warns that conditions are right for brush fires
SAN JUAN — For the second time this week, the National Weather Service warns that "breezy and windy conditions" could fuel fires in western and southern Puerto Rico. "Secure loose…
NWS issues Small Craft Advisory for the islands
SAN JUAN — There is a moderate risk today of rip currents for the north-oriented and east beaches of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico , Vieques and Culebra, the…
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Hygiene challenges for local businesses in the Virgin Islands
In the Virgin Islands, where 2,319 businesses employ 25,652 people, it’s easy to see how running a business here might feel like paradise, with gorgeous weather and ocean breezes. However, the same…
Study finds high levels of microplastics in human brains that appear to be increasing over time
ALBUQUERQUE — Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing over time. In the study, published Monday in…