Puerto Rico Morning Brief Friday, August 14, 2026
The news worth knowing, and the morning's conditions.
Conditions on August 14
- San Juan / Condado3.9 ft, 6-second swell (forecast) · ESE wind 10 kt
- Rincón2.8 ft, 7-second swell (forecast)
- Vieques / Esperanza5.3 ft, 6-second swell (forecast) · E wind 17 kt
- Regular$3.86–$4.01/gal ($1.02–$1.06/L)
- Premium$4.28–$4.62/gal ($1.13–$1.22/L)
- Diesel$4.13–$4.35/gal ($1.09–$1.15/L)
Morning Brief · from today’s top stories
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
Day Seven
Carraízo Rose 7 CentimetersCarraízo rose 7 cm to 37.86 m (ajustes band) — 0.86 m above the control line
Reservoir Dredging Plans
Dredging Plans to Increase Superacueducto Capacity and Limit InterruptionsDredging plans are being designed for the Caonillas and Dos Bocas reservoirs
Day Six
Carraízo Rose 26 CentimetersCarraízo rose 26 cm to 37.79 m (ajustes band) — 0.79 m above the control line
Culture
Jacob Wiley Faces Former Team in BSN FinalsJacob 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.
Death
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.
Worth a visit
Photo credits
- Casa de la Masacre de Ponce: “Casa Alcaldía de Ponce, Puerto Rico” by TravelingOtter, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Casa Cautiño Museum: “Casa Cautiño Guayama PR” by Jose Oquendo from Freeport, NY, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0