Headline:
Heat Advisory issued May 20 at 1:54AM AST until May 20 at 5:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2025 - 10:54pm
Expires:
May 20, 2025 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...A period of dangerously hot and humid conditions are
expected. This level of heat affects most individual sensitive to
heat.
* WHERE...Northern, western, and southern municipalities of Puerto
Rico.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM AST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
San Juan and Vicinity; Southeast; North Central; Ponce and Vicinity; Northwest; Mayaguez and Vicinity; Southwest
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR