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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
501 AM AST Wed Jul 17 2024

PRZ010-171715-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.EH.W.0018.240717T1500Z-240717T2100Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Anasco, Moca, Aguada, San German,
Hormigueros, Mayaguez, and Rincon
501 AM AST Wed Jul 17 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
AST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...A period of dangerously hot and humid conditions are
  expected. This level of heat affects anyone without effective
  cooling and/or adequate hydration.

* WHERE...Mayaguez and Vicinity.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM AST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

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PRZ001-002-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-171715-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.HT.Y.0053.240717T1500Z-240717T2100Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
Including the cities of Arecibo, Ceiba, Frederiksted, Humacao,
San Juan, Isabela, Manati, Anna`s Retreat, Barceloneta,
Aguadilla, Christiansted, Guaynabo, Cruz Bay, Vieques, Charlotte
Amalie East, Toa Baja, Culebra, Grove Place, Rio Grande,
Charlotte Amalie, Camuy, Hatillo, Loiza, Naguabo, Quebradillas,
Fajardo, Carolina, Toa Alta, Frederiksted Southeast, Canovanas,
Luquillo, Catano, Charlotte Amalie West, Vega Baja, Bayamon,
Dorado, Trujillo Alto, Vega Alta, and Florida
501 AM AST Wed Jul 17 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM AST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...A period of dangerously hot and humid conditions are
  expected. This level of heat affects most individual sensitive to
  heat. expected.

* WHERE...In Puerto Rico, Culebra, North Central, Northeast,
  Northwest, San Juan and Vicinity, and Vieques. In Virgin Islands,
  St Croix and St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM AST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

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