Alert · Weather · U.S. Virgin Islands
Weather Alert: Heat Advisory
USVI weather update: Heat Advisory issued September 7 at 10:03AM AST until September 7 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
In Puerto Rico, Culebra and Vieques Counties. In Virgin Islands, St Croix and St. Thomas, and St. John.
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
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.