Alert · Weather · U.S. Virgin Islands
Weather Alert: Heat Advisory
USVI weather update: Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 9:47AM AST until September 4 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
Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
When
Until 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
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.