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Puerto Rico Under Extreme Heat: 59 Municipalities Under Advisory, High Wildfire Risk

5 updates over 19 days — last updated Jul 9, 2026

  1. Heat Alert Issued for Most of Puerto Rico

    via Primera Hora

    The National Meteorological Service (SNM) in San Juan has issued a heat alert for 61 of Puerto Rico's 78 municipalities, effective from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. The alert warns of 'dangerous heat and poor air quality' due…

  2. Trough to Bring Rain to the Island on Saturday

    via Primera Hora

    The National Meteorological Service (SNM) in San Juan reported that a trough in the lower levels of the atmosphere will approach the region on Saturday, increasing humidity and leading to more frequent rain showers over Puerto Rico and the US…

  3. More Saharan Dust Arrives in Puerto Rico: What to Expect This Weekend

    via Primera Hora

    The National Meteorological Service (SNM) in San Juan reported that a new mass of Saharan dust will arrive in Puerto Rico this weekend, causing hazy skies, reducing rainfall activity, and potentially affecting air quality. According to the latest forecast, weather…

  4. Heat Alert Issued for 63 Municipalities in Puerto Rico

    via El Nuevo Día

    The National Weather Service (SNM) in San Juan issued a heat alert for 63 municipalities in Puerto Rico on Monday. Meteorologist Lee Ann Inglés stated that heat indices could reach 108 to 111 degrees Fahrenheit between 10:00 am and 5:00…

  5. Puerto Rico Under Extreme Heat: 59 Municipalities Under Advisory, High Wildfire Risk

    via Primera Hora

    The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for 59 Puerto Rico municipalities on Thursday, effective from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with heat indices expected between 102 and 111 degrees Fahrenheit. Municipalities under the advisory include Caguas, San…