Alert · Weather · U.S. Virgin Islands
Weather Alert: Heat Advisory
USVI weather update: Heat Advisory issued September 8 at 2:29AM AST until September 8 at 5:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR.
Official details
What
This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.
Where
Portions of Puerto Rico (particularly across coastal and urban areas and lower-elevation valleys) and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
When
From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM AST this afternoon.
Impacts
High temperatures or elevated heat indices can worsen symptoms in people with chronic conditions. They can also increase the risk of heat-related illness among individuals sensitive to heat with inadequate cooling or hydration. These risks are highest across coastal areas, lowlands, interior valleys, and urban zones.
Safety instructions
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.