Puerto Rico Morning BriefFriday, August 14, 2026

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This morning in Puerto Rico

Weather · San Juan

83°F

Mainly clear · ESE 14 mph

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Surf & beach
  • San Juan / Condado3.9 ft est. · ESE 10 kt
  • Rincón2.8 ft est.
  • Vieques / Esperanza5.3 ft est. · E 17 kt
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Gas prices · per gallon
  • Regular$3.86 – $4.01
  • Premium$4.28 – $4.62
  • Diesel$4.13 – $4.35
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Air quality

70 AQI

Moderate · Hazy / dust · UV 0

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Today in Puerto Rico · Aug 14, 2026 AST

Sun, Moon & Tides

Sunrise & Sunset

Rise6:06 AM
Set6:53 PM

San Juan (AST, UTC-4)

Moon Phase

New Moon

3% illuminated

Today’s Tides

  • Low4:17 AM0.4 ft
  • High9:54 AM1.4 ft
  • Low4:04 PM0.1 ft
  • High10:40 PM1.6 ft

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787daily Brief · from today's top stories

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The Carraízo reservoir continued to recover this week, rising 26 centimeters to reach 37.79 meters and then climbing another 7 centimeters to 37.86 meters, keeping the water level in the "ajustes" band and 0.86 meters above the control line. The steady gains come as officials also work on longer-term water infrastructure plans, with dredging projects being designed for the Caonillas and Dos Bocas reservoirs to boost the capacity of the Superacueducto system and reduce future service interruptions.

In sports news, American player Jacob Wiley is set to face his former team in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) finals. Wiley debuted in the league in 2022 with the Vaqueros de Bayamón, where he helped the team capture a championship before moving on.

In cultural news, six months after the death of legendary musician Willie Colón, his son spoke about his father's enduring connection to Puerto Rico, saying Colón "always carried Puerto Rico in his heart." His music is set to return to the island with what is described as special emotional significance for fans and family alike.

Today's highlights

  1. Carraízo Water Level

    Day Seven: Carraízo Rose 7 Centimeters

    Carraízo rose 7 cm to 37.86 m (ajustes band) — 0.86 m above the control line

    787 Dailyread →

  2. Reservoir Dredging Plans

    Dredging Plans to Increase Superacueducto Capacity and Limit Interruptions

    Dredging plans are being designed for the Caonillas and Dos Bocas reservoirs

    El Nuevo Díaread →

  3. Carraízo Water Rise

    Day Six: Carraízo Rose 26 Centimeters

    Carraízo rose 26 cm to 37.79 m (ajustes band) — 0.79 m above the control line

    787 Dailyread →

  4. BSN Finals Matchup

    Jacob Wiley Faces Former Team in BSN Finals

    Jacob Wiley, an American player, debuted in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) in 2022 with the Vaqueros de Bayamón and helped the team win the championship.

    Primera Horaread →

  5. Willie Colón Tribute

    Willie Colón's Son: 'My Father Always Carried Puerto Rico in His Heart'

    Six months after the death of legendary musician Willie Colón, his music will return to Puerto Rico with a special emotional charge.

    El Nuevo Díaread →

Culture & places

One thing today

Fern

Eat & DrinkRío Grande

Fern is a restaurant in Río Grande, serving American cuisine. It is located in the North region of Puerto Rico. Visitors can find more information on their website.

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