AWCA82 TJSJ 312152 RWSPR PRZ001>013-011000- Weather Summary for Puerto Rico National Weather Service San Juan PR 552 PM AST Wed May 31 2023 It was mostly sunny in Puerto Rico, Vieques and Culebra today. Showers were generally few and confined to the northwest sector and the southeast coast. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches were seen in a fairly narrow line from San Sebastian to the borders of Quebradillas and Isabela. Amounts of 4 tenths of an inch were seen in Ceiba and Naguabo, but most areas had but a few hundredths. With mostly sunny skies in some areas, temperatures soared. Highs of 96 and 94 were seen in Arecibo and Vega Baja near the coast and highs in the lower 90s were seen in Culebra, San Juan, the Culebrinas River Valley, San German and Guanica. Winds on the north coast, where temperatures were warmest, were generally less than 12 mph. Winds on the south coast ranged from 15 to 20 mph with gusts from 20 to 30 mph. Southeast winds will continue overnight and will bring scattered showers to the southeast coast of Puerto Rico later tonight. Showers in the northwest are expected to dissipate before 9 PM AST, but may reappear the the surrounding waters for a little longer. Rain amounts tonight are expected to be minimal. Southeast winds will be similar to today and generally stronger on the south coast. Although there may be a few more showers, temperatures are also expected to be warmer on Thursday and climb somewhat over the weekend and Monday. It is likely heat advisories will be issued. Tonight's lows will range from the mid 60s to around 80 degrees. Highs tomorrow will range from 80 degrees in the highest mountains to the mid 90s on the northern coast. Across the local waters, mariners can expect winds to be east southeast to southeast at 10 to 15 knots. Some higher gusts near shore should be expected. Seas will be between 2 and 4 feet except 1 to 3 feet in sheltered areas. $$ This is the last Weather Summary for Puerto Rico. To stay updated on the weather in Puerto Rico, please check the Area Forecast Discussion (AFDSJU) and the Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWOSJU). Much of this information will be included there.