Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 241 AM AST Sat May 18 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-182100- /O.NEW.TJSJ.HT.Y.0006.240518T1500Z-240518T2100Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- Including the cities of Anna`s Retreat, Hormigueros, Charlotte Amalie, Vega Baja, Canovanas, Manati, Bayamon, Rio Grande, Arecibo, Frederiksted, Camuy, Cruz Bay, Culebra, Vega Alta, Fajardo, Toa Alta, Dorado, Naguabo, Rincon, Christiansted, Quebradillas, San Juan, Hatillo, Anasco, Charlotte Amalie East, Luquillo, Moca, Catano, Charlotte Amalie West, Isabela, Trujillo Alto, San German, Ceiba, Barceloneta, Aguada, Humacao, Aguadilla, Toa Baja, Mayaguez, Grove Place, Loiza, Florida, Guaynabo, Frederiksted Southeast, and Carolina 241 AM AST Sat May 18 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM AST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 111. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, Culebra, Mayaguez and Vicinity, North Central, Northeast, Northwest, and San Juan and Vicinity Counties. In Virgin Islands, St Croix and St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands Counties. * 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. && $$ RC