Urb Felicita Leon Severe Weather Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Begins: 11:45 AM Sat, Sep 27, 2025Expires: 6:00 PM Sat, Sep 27, 2025Begins: 4:20 PM Sat, Sep 27, 2025Expires: 6:00 PM Sat, Sep 27, 2025Begins: 1:00 PM Sat, Sep 27, 2025Expires: 7:00 AM Mon, Sep 29, 2025Begins: 4:17 PM Sat, Sep 27, 2025Expires: 5:45 PM Sat, Sep 27, 2025
EXTREME HEAT WARNING
Begins: 11:45 AM Sat, Sep 27, 2025
Expires: 6:00 PM Sat, Sep 27, 2025
* WHAT...This level of heat affects anyone without effective
cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts likely in some
health systems, heat-sensitive industries and infrastructure.
* WHERE...Urban and coastal areas, as well as urban areas in the
eastern interior, of Puerto Rico
* WHEN...Through 5 PM AST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
FLOOD ADVISORY
Begins: 4:20 PM Sat, Sep 27, 2025
Expires: 6:00 PM Sat, Sep 27, 2025
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 500 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in
urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 320 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Public
reported impassable lanes along Expreso Baldorioty.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
San Juan, Carolina, Trujillo Alto and Lomas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
RIP CURRENT STATEMENT
Begins: 1:00 PM Sat, Sep 27, 2025
Expires: 7:00 AM Mon, Sep 29, 2025
* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...North and east facing beaches of Puerto Rico.
* WHEN...From noon AST today through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
return to safety.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long period northeasterly swell generated
by Major Hurricane Humberto will gradually increase seas across
the Atlantic waters and passages throughout the weekend. This
swell will result in breaking waves around 6 feet, and
occasionally higher, with life-threatening rip currents from
late this afternoon along the northern beaches of PR. The high
risk of rip currents will spread across the rest of the islands
on Sunday.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Begins: 4:17 PM Sat, Sep 27, 2025
Expires: 5:45 PM Sat, Sep 27, 2025
At 317 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorm between Lares eastward to Morovis. These thunderstorm
were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Arecibo, Jayuya, Camuy, Quebradillas, Vega Alta, Ciales, San
Sebastian, Morovis, Isabela, Florida, Manati, Utuado, Vega Baja,
Barceloneta, Lares, Hatillo, Orocovis, Corozal, Miranda, and Pajonal.
What is the difference between a weather warning, watch and advisory?
The National Weather Service issues alerts in different categories to indicate the severity of storms and if the public should take immediate action to prevent the loss of life or property or be aware of the potential of the same.
Weather Warning
A weather warning is issued when severe weather conditions are occuring or imminent and there is danger to life and/or property. The warning will include what action should be taken including evacuation or shelter in place and should be heeded immediately. Warnings are usually issued for a small, specific area and for a definite period of time.
Weather Watch
A weather watch is an alert issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather. A weather watch means that severe weather is possible in the area, so it is important to stay tuned to the latest forecasts and be prepared for potential storms.
The purpose of a weather watch is to provide advance warning to people in the affected area so that they can take necessary precautions. It is important to remember that a weather watch does not mean that severe weather will definitely occur, but simply that there is a higher chance of it happening.
If you live in an area where severe weather is common, it may be wise to have a plan in place for what you will do if a storm hits. Make sure you have plenty of food and water stored, as well as flashlights, batteries, and other supplies. You may also want to consider evacuating if necessary.
Weather Advisory
An advisory means the conditions are likely to occur. These are typically used for less severe weather events like frost or winds but can be used for other types of severe weather.
What is a Red Flag Warning?
A red flag warning is issued by the National Weather Service to inform the public, firefighters, and land management agencies that conditions are ideal for wildland fires and any fire which does start could spread rapidly. These are often issued after drought conditions, when humidity is very low and especially when there are high or erratic winds. The possibility of lightning is also a determining factor. Fire fighting agencies often will increase their staffing and equipment resources due to the forecast risk. For the public, a Red Flag Warning often means high fire danger leading to restrictions or bans on outdoor burning including burn piles, burn barrels and campfires. Use of anything which may produce sparks, including outdoor lawn equipment, chainsaws and welding, may be restricted or prohibited.
The weather criteria for fire weather watches and red flag warnings vary with each Weather Service office’s warning area based on the local vegetation type, topography, and distance from major water sources. They usually include the daily vegetation moisture content calculations, expected afternoon high temperature, afternoon minimum relative humidity and daytime wind speed.
An enhanced version of the warning, called extreme red flag warning, may be issued. This means that conditions for fire growth and behavior are extremely dangerous due to a combination of strong winds, very low humidity, long duration, and very dry fuels.
EXTREME HEAT WARNING
Begins: 11:45 AM Sat, Sep 27, 2025
Expires: 6:00 PM Sat, Sep 27, 2025
* WHAT...This level of heat affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts likely in some health systems, heat-sensitive industries and infrastructure. * WHERE...Urban and coastal areas, as well as urban areas in the eastern interior, of Puerto Rico * WHEN...Through 5 PM AST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
FLOOD ADVISORY
Begins: 4:20 PM Sat, Sep 27, 2025
Expires: 6:00 PM Sat, Sep 27, 2025
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Carolina. * WHEN...Until 500 PM AST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 320 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Public reported impassable lanes along Expreso Baldorioty. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... San Juan, Carolina, Trujillo Alto and Lomas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
RIP CURRENT STATEMENT
Begins: 1:00 PM Sat, Sep 27, 2025
Expires: 7:00 AM Mon, Sep 29, 2025
* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From noon AST today through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long period northeasterly swell generated by Major Hurricane Humberto will gradually increase seas across the Atlantic waters and passages throughout the weekend. This swell will result in breaking waves around 6 feet, and occasionally higher, with life-threatening rip currents from late this afternoon along the northern beaches of PR. The high risk of rip currents will spread across the rest of the islands on Sunday.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Begins: 4:17 PM Sat, Sep 27, 2025
Expires: 5:45 PM Sat, Sep 27, 2025
At 317 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorm between Lares eastward to Morovis. These thunderstorm were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Arecibo, Jayuya, Camuy, Quebradillas, Vega Alta, Ciales, San Sebastian, Morovis, Isabela, Florida, Manati, Utuado, Vega Baja, Barceloneta, Lares, Hatillo, Orocovis, Corozal, Miranda, and Pajonal.
What is the difference between a weather warning, watch and advisory?
The National Weather Service issues alerts in different categories to indicate the severity of storms and if the public should take immediate action to prevent the loss of life or property or be aware of the potential of the same.
Weather Warning
A weather warning is issued when severe weather conditions are occuring or imminent and there is danger to life and/or property. The warning will include what action should be taken including evacuation or shelter in place and should be heeded immediately. Warnings are usually issued for a small, specific area and for a definite period of time.
Weather Watch
A weather watch is an alert issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather. A weather watch means that severe weather is possible in the area, so it is important to stay tuned to the latest forecasts and be prepared for potential storms.
The purpose of a weather watch is to provide advance warning to people in the affected area so that they can take necessary precautions. It is important to remember that a weather watch does not mean that severe weather will definitely occur, but simply that there is a higher chance of it happening.
If you live in an area where severe weather is common, it may be wise to have a plan in place for what you will do if a storm hits. Make sure you have plenty of food and water stored, as well as flashlights, batteries, and other supplies. You may also want to consider evacuating if necessary.
Weather Advisory
An advisory means the conditions are likely to occur. These are typically used for less severe weather events like frost or winds but can be used for other types of severe weather.
What is a Red Flag Warning?
A red flag warning is issued by the National Weather Service to inform the public, firefighters, and land management agencies that conditions are ideal for wildland fires and any fire which does start could spread rapidly. These are often issued after drought conditions, when humidity is very low and especially when there are high or erratic winds. The possibility of lightning is also a determining factor. Fire fighting agencies often will increase their staffing and equipment resources due to the forecast risk. For the public, a Red Flag Warning often means high fire danger leading to restrictions or bans on outdoor burning including burn piles, burn barrels and campfires. Use of anything which may produce sparks, including outdoor lawn equipment, chainsaws and welding, may be restricted or prohibited.
The weather criteria for fire weather watches and red flag warnings vary with each Weather Service office’s warning area based on the local vegetation type, topography, and distance from major water sources. They usually include the daily vegetation moisture content calculations, expected afternoon high temperature, afternoon minimum relative humidity and daytime wind speed.
An enhanced version of the warning, called extreme red flag warning, may be issued. This means that conditions for fire growth and behavior are extremely dangerous due to a combination of strong winds, very low humidity, long duration, and very dry fuels.