Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 19 at 6:51AM AST until June 19 at 4:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 3:51am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN AND
WESTERN PUERTO RICO, VIEQUES AND ST CROIX...
.A RED FLAG WARNING has been issued for today across portions of
southern and western Puerto Rico, Vieques and St Croix, where the
greatest fire danger is expected from late morning through the
afternoon. Expect breezy east to east-southeast winds and strong
gusts, as well as low relative humidities, creating a high risk
of fire weather conditions. These conditions combined with
critically dry fuels will promote the rapid spreading of any fire
that develops.
* AFFECTED AREA...The coastal plains and hills of southern and
western Puerto Rico, Vieques and St Croix.
* 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: