The Sahara dust will continue to be present in Puerto Rico on Wednesday, with a day marked by heat, haze, and limited rainfall. According to the National Meteorological Service (SNM), a drier air mass will dominate the weather conditions and limit shower activity over the island. The best chance of rain will be in the interior and western sectors of Puerto Rico during the afternoon, but activity is expected to be limited.
Moderate concentrations of Sahara dust will keep the skies hazy and may affect air quality, particularly for sensitive individuals. The particulate matter is expected to gradually decrease on Thursday morning but will increase again on Friday. High temperatures will maintain a limited heat risk, with indices generally below 108 degrees Fahrenheit, although some areas may briefly reach that level.
The SNM forecasts that conditions will begin to change on Thursday, with an increase in humidity favoring more frequent showers and thunderstorms, but this increase in rainfall activity will be brief, as drier conditions are expected to return on Friday. Coastal conditions will maintain a low risk of sea currents.