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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
431 AM AST Sat Sep 28 2024


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San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Ponce and
Vicinity-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-St Croix-
Including the cities of Hatillo, Trujillo Alto, Arroyo, Bayamon,
Fajardo, Juana Diaz, Grove Place, Camuy, Catano, Dorado, Loiza,
Naguabo, Anasco, Toa Baja, Florida, Frederiksted Southeast,
Lajas, Salinas, Guayama, Yauco, Carolina, Maunabo, Guayanilla,
San German, Moca, Isabela, Ponce, Patillas, Toa Alta, Humacao,
Vega Baja, Luquillo, Rio Grande, Guaynabo, Arecibo, Rincon,
Quebradillas, Guanica, Cabo Rojo, Canovanas, Yabucoa,
Christiansted, Frederiksted, Aguadilla, Penuelas, Ceiba, Manati,
Aguada, Santa Isabel, Mayaguez, San Juan, Barceloneta, Vega Alta,
and Hormigueros
431 AM AST Sat Sep 28 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...A period of dangerously hot and humid conditions are 
  expected. This level of heat affects anyone without effective 
  cooling and/or adequate hydration.

* WHERE...In Puerto Rico, Mayaguez and Vicinity, North Central, 
  Northeast, Northwest, Ponce and Vicinity, San Juan and Vicinity, 
  Southeast, and Southwest Counties. In Virgin Islands, St Croix 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM AST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during 
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car 
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose 
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning 
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and 
heat stroke.

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