Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 14 at 11:52AM AST until June 14 at 4:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 8:52am
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN AND
WESTERN PUERTO RICO, VIEQUES AND ST CROIX...
.The latest observations indicated dangerous fire weather
conditions across these locations, with frequent gusty winds
between 20 and 30 mph, RH values ranging from 40 to 50 percent
with extremely dangerous dry fuels.
The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 4 PM AST this afternoon.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 014, 015, 018, 025, and
027.Fire weather zone 002.
* WIND...East to east-southeast at 15 to 23 mph, with stronger
gusts around 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Relative humidity values from the mid 40 to low 50s.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Southeast Coastal Plains; Southern Hills; West Coast; Vieques; Southwest Coastal Plains and Mona Island; Saint Croix
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender: