


Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
001 FLCA42 TJSJ 280943 HWOSJU Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service San Juan PR 543 AM AST Thu Aug 28 2025 AMZ711>745-PRZ001>013-290945- San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior- North Central-Central Interior-Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest- Western Interior-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- The nearshore and off shore Atlantic and Caribbean Coastal Waters- 543 AM AST Thu Aug 28 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Puerto Rico. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight .Lightning...Isolated thunderstorms, particularly across western to northwestern Puerto Rico, as well as downwind of El Yunque, in the afternoon. Stay alert and be prepared to take shelter if storms develop. .Excessive Rainfall...Flooding in urban areas, roads, small streams, and washes, particularly across western to northwestern Puerto Rico, as well as downwind of El Yunque, in the afternoon. There is a low chance of isolated flash floods. Elsewhere, plan for water ponding on roads and in poorly drained areas. .Excessive Heat...This level of heat affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration, with those sensitive to heat at the highest risk. Impacts likely in some health systems, heat-sensitive industries and infrastructures. These conditions are most likely across all coastal and urban areas of Puerto Rico. .Rip Currents...Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone, particularly across the northern exposed beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. Isolated stronger rip currents may occur elsewhere, especially near piers, jetties, and channels. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Excessive heat will remain the primary concern throughout the period, while the risk of localized flooding and lightning strikes will persist each day (particularly during the afternoons). Heat risks can be up to elevated and significant. Low marine and coastal risks are forecast. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. $$ AMZ716-726-VIZ001-002-290945- St. Thomas St. John adjacent Islands-St Croix- Nearshore Atlantic and adjacent Caribbean Coastal Waters- 543 AM AST Thu Aug 28 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of USVI. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight .Lightning...Isolated thunderstorms, particularly across the USVI. Stay alert and be prepared to take shelter if storms develop. .Excessive Heat...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Those extremely sensitive to heat face the highest risk. Some health systems and heat-sensitive industries could be affected. .Rip Currents...Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone, particularly across easternmost St. Croix. Isolated stronger rip currents may occur elsewhere, especially near piers, jetties, and channels. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Excessive heat will remain the primary concern throughout the period, while the risk of ponding of water will persist each day (particularly during the afternoons). Heat risks can be up to elevated. Low marine and coastal risks are forecast. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. $$