####018001143#### FNCA62 TJSJ 170808 RFDSJU PRZ014-015-027-172100- Fire Danger Statement National Weather Service San Juan PR 408 AM AST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO TODAY... Another drier air mass is expected to move during the day over the islands and relative humidities could drop once again below 55% across the southern hills and coastal sections of Puerto Rico, particularly from Santa Isabel to Lajas. The combination of southeasterly winds with the sea breeze is expected to bring sustained wind speeds above 15 mph with gusts over 25 mph across the same areas, and KBDI values remain at Red Flag criteria in Guanica (604). Given the expected conditions, a Fire Danger Statement has been issued due to the elevated risk of fire spread. Fire and emergency officials should be aware that weather conditions are becoming more conducive for the ignition and spread of wildfires. Fire danger statements are issued when fire weather conditions are approaching, but not meeting or exceeding, Red Flag Warning criteria. $$