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3 tropical waves headed to the Caribbean, none expected to become storms

SAN JUAN — The National Hurricane Center has identified the third tropical wave off the west coast of Africa. It has no potential for cyclonic development. As the first tropical…

John McCarthy May 27, 2024

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First tropical wave of season approaches

SAN JUAN — The first tropical wave of the year is approaching the Virgin Islands this morning. Between this afternoon-evening and Monday, The wave is expected to cause an increase…

John McCarthy May 26, 2024

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NOAA predicts highest-ever number of named storms in preseason forecast

MIAMI — In the highest hurricane season forecast they have ever issued in May, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration forecasters said Thursday that the coming months may be exceptionally busy.…

John McCarthy May 23, 2024

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Officials give heat, rain warnings during weekly briefing

CHRISTIANSTED — The territory is in for an alternatingly hot, rainy and hot again few days, officials said during a Government House briefing on Tuesday. From the National Weather Service,…

John McCarthy May 22, 2024

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Unsettled, wet conditions expected from Wednesday onwards, NWS says

SAN JUAN — An increase in shower and thunderstorm activity, driven by abundant moisture and unstable conditions (deep layered trough), will result in an enhanced risk of flooding across Puerto Rico and…

John McCarthy May 20, 2024

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Forecasters predict increase in rain starting next week

SAN JUAN — The NOAA Weather Prediction Center indicates an increased 50% chance of above-average rainfall in the Northeast Caribbean region for the period May 22 to June 4. Although…

John McCarthy May 16, 2024

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Puerto Rico declares state of emergency after heavy flooding, landslides

SAN JUAN — Puerto Rico’s governor has declared a state of emergency following heavy rains, widespread flooding and landslides in the U.S. commonwealth. One person has been reported missing. Governor Pedro…

John McCarthy May 12, 2024

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Forecasters see excessive rain risk, flooding

SAN JUAN — Excessive rainfall risk for today/tonight, with an elevated risk for most of Puerto Rico. Flooding of urban areas, roads, and small streams. Since soils are saturated, flash…

John McCarthy May 9, 2024

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Increased showers and thunderstorms present ‘significant’ risk of flooding

SAN JUAN — Forecasters expect increased shower and thunderstorm activity to generate "abundant moisture and unstable conditions" due to an upper-level trough, NOAA's lead meteorologist Ian Carlos Colón-Pagán said today.…

John McCarthy May 7, 2024

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High risk of life-threatening rip currents continues

SAN JUAN — Increasing winds and the arrival of a northerly swell will continue deteriorate marine and coastal conditions through at least mid-week, the National Weather Service said. There is…

John McCarthy April 30, 2024