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WWCA72 TJSJ 190838
NPWSJU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
438 AM AST Fri Jul 19 2024

PRZ001-003-005-007-008-010-011-VIZ001-002-191645-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.EH.W.0020.240719T1500Z-240719T2100Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Southeast-North Central-Ponce and Vicinity-
Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
Including the cities of Bayamon, Carolina, Catano, Guaynabo,
San Juan, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Trujillo Alto, Arroyo, Guayama,
Maunabo, Patillas, Salinas, Yabucoa, Arecibo, Barceloneta,
Dorado, Florida, Manati, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, Guayanilla,
Juana Diaz, Yauco, Penuelas, Ponce, Santa Isabel, Aguadilla,
Camuy, Hatillo, Isabela, Quebradillas, Aguada, Anasco,
Hormigueros, Mayaguez, Moca, Rincon, San German, Cabo Rojo,
Guanica, Lajas, Anna`s Retreat, Charlotte Amalie,
Charlotte Amalie East, Charlotte Amalie West, Cruz Bay,
Christiansted, Frederiksted, Frederiksted Southeast,
and Grove Place
438 AM AST Fri Jul 19 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...In Puerto Rico, all lower elevation areas except for the
  easternmost zone, Culebra and Vieques. In the U.S. Virgin
  Islands, all of the lower elevations.

* WHEN...Until 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.

Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke.

Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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