Puerto Rico Morning Brief Thursday, August 27, 2026
The news worth knowing, and the morning's conditions.
Conditions on August 27
- San Juan / Condado2.6 ft, 9-second swell (forecast) · E wind 14 kt
- Rincón1.9 ft, 8-second swell (forecast)
- Vieques / Esperanza3.3 ft, 5-second swell (forecast) · ENE wind 10 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
Puerto Rico’s water supply remains a point of concern in today’s briefing. The Carraízo reservoir fell 4 centimeters to 37.26 meters, placing it in the "ajustes" band and just 0.26 meters above the control line, with roughly 6.5 days of supply remaining at the current pace. A separate reading showed Carraízo at 37.30 meters after a 2 cm drop, also in the ajustes band, 0.30 meters above the control line, with about 15 days remaining at that pace. The La Plata reservoir was reported at 45.15 meters.
In education news, Dr. Kenira J. Thompson García has been appointed president of Ponce Health Sciences University, taking on leadership of the institution.
On the financial front, Puerto Rico will receive $124.7 million as part of a settlement with Meta related to harms attributed to social media platforms.
Rounding out today’s stories, San Sebastián, a town in the western part of Puerto Rico’s Cordillera Central, is highlighted for its blend of history and entertainment offerings for visitors.
Today's highlights
Daily Water Watch
Carraízo at 37.26 MetersCarraízo fell 4 cm to 37.26 m (ajustes band) — 0.26 m above the control line, roughly 6.5 days at the current pace
Community
Dr. Kenira Thompson García Appointed President of Ponce Health Sciences UniversityDr. Kenira J.
Thompson García has been appointed president of Ponce Health Sciences University
Meta Settlement
Meta to Pay Puerto Rico $124.7 Million in Social Media Harm SettlementPuerto Rico will receive $124.7 million from the settlement
Daily Water Watch
La Plata at 45.15 MetersCarraízo fell 2 cm to 37.30 m (ajustes band) — 0.30 m above the control line, roughly 15 days at the current pace
Culture
Discover San Sebastián’s History and CultureThe town of San Sebastián, located in the western part of Puerto Rico’s Cordillera Central, offers a mix of history and entertainment.
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