Alert · Weather · U.S. Virgin Islands
Weather Alert: Heat Advisory
USVI weather update: Heat Advisory issued July 7 at 10:23AM AST until July 7 at 5:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR.
Official details
What
Heat index values expected to exceed 107 degrees.
Where
Portions of Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
When
Until 5 PM AST this afternoon.
Impacts
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Safety instructions
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.