####018001347#### FNCA62 TJSJ 160844 RFDSJU PRZ014-018-027-162100- Fire Danger Statement National Weather Service San Juan PR 444 AM AST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN PUERTO RICO TODAY... A drier air mass over the region, strong southeasterly winds along the southern coast of PR, and drying of fuels will support fire weather conditions today across the southern coastal plains and western sections of Puerto Rico. The relative humidity is expected to drop from the low to mid-40s across the southern coast of PR between the late morning and mid-afternoon hours. Wind speeds are expected to range from 16 to 24 mph with gusts between 30 to 35 mph at times under a stronger sea breeze across the south coast. The KDBI yesterday was at 601 in Guanica and 630 in Maricao, supporting an elevated fire risk for southern and western PR. 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. $$