Tropical Waves Forecast To Move Through Caribbean This Weekend, NWS Says
SAN JUAN — The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor an area of low pressure well east of Bermuda. No impacts are expected for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto…
Heavy Thunderstorms, Strong Winds Approach St. Croix, Vieques, SW Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — An area of thunderstorms near or approaching St Croix, Vieques, and the southeast coast of Puerto Rico will affect these areas soon. Expect strong gusty winds, frequent lightning,…
6.6 magnitude quake strikes in the Atlantic Ocean near the northern Caribbean
SAN JUAN — A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck Monday in the Atlantic Ocean near the northern Caribbean, causing some buildings to lightly sway in the region.. The quake struck at…
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Tropical Depression Could Form Thursday or Friday, NWS Says
SAN JUAN — A trough of low pressure is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms a few hundred miles east-northeast of Bermuda today. Environmental conditions are forecast to be marginally conducive…
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Underwater music show in the Florida Keys promotes awareness of coral reef protection
BIG PINE KEY (AP) — Hundreds of divers and snorkelers listened to an underwater concert that advocated coral reef protection Saturday in the Florida Keys. The Lower Keys Underwater Music…
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VIFEMS Warns of ‘Hazardous Smoke’ From Bovoni Landfill Fire in St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Fire Service is working to contain "a very large, deep seated fire" at the Bovoni landfill in St. Thomas. VIFEMS issued an urgent community…
Rainfall Risk for U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — A tropical wave will cross the region later today and tonight promoting variable and unstable weather with shower and thunderstorm development across the region. As the day…
NWS Forecasts ‘Squally Weather’ With Passing of Tropical Wave
SAN JUAN — A tropical wave moved westward towards the region on Monday night and could cause squally weather this morning, the National Weather Service said. Forecasters expect the strongest…
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Using baby alligator in drink-chugging stunt ends with Tampa teen charged
TAMPA — A Florida teen violated state law when he used a baby alligator as part of a drink-chugging stunt, wildlife officials say. The teen, who is a juvenile, has…
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Tropical Wave Approaches Puerto Rico and Drought-Stricken U.S. Virgin Islands
SAN JUAN — A strong tropical wave is approaching our region, moving westward at 10 to 15 knots. Layered precipitable water imagery at the lower levels show dry air within…