Puerto Rico Morning Brief Thursday, September 3, 2026

Potential Tropical Cyclone Edouard remains far from Puerto Rico, with the National Hurricane Center reporting sustained winds of 23 mph as the system sits roughly 2,118 miles from San Juan. It is currently moving northwest at 5 mph.

The Carraízo reservoir, a key water source for the San Juan metro area, continues to be closely monitored. Today’s reading shows Carraízo at 39.11 meters, up 19 centimeters from the previous measurement and now 0.61 meters above the operational adjustment line, keeping it in the observation band. This follows a 26-day stretch of metro water rationing during which Carraízo rose from 37.53 to 38.92 meters — a gain of 139 centimeters over 24 days — aided by 2.23 inches of rain recorded nearby in the final week of that period. Amid these fluctuating levels, the government has said it is still uncertain whether wells being considered to supplement San Juan’s water supply during the drought are safe for human consumption, as officials work to address the strain on the metro area’s main reservoirs.

Away from the water crisis, the film "De tal palo," directed by Iván Dariel Ortiz, was highlighted today as a new family drama. The story examines how the process of healing from personal trauma can be supported — or complicated — by the unresolved struggles of loved ones.