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…
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.…
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,…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
‘High risk’ of life-threatening rip currents
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 today. There…