Heat Advisory Extended for Culebra, Vieques, and U.S. Virgin Islands Through 5 PM AST
The National Weather Service has extended the heat advisory for Culebra, Vieques, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, now in effect until 5 PM AST today.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 26, 2026, 1:05 a.m. ET
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Aug 26, 2026, 1:53 a.m. ET
Heat Advisory Issued for Culebra, Vieques, and U.S. Virgin Islands
The National Weather Service San Juan PR has issued a Heat Advisory for August 26, 2026, from 9 AM to 5 PM AST. The advisory is in effect until 5 PM AST this afternoon. It covers Culebra and Vieques in Puerto Rico, and St. Croix and St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
According to the advisory, hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory states that this level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. The advisory recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. It also advises wearing lightweight and loose fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and taking action when seeing symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Aug 26, 2026, 1:22 a.m. ET
Heat Advisory in Effect for Culebra, Vieques, and U.S. Virgin Islands Until 5 PM AST
The National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has issued a Heat Advisory for Culebra and Vieques in Puerto Rico, and St. Croix and St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands, effective from 9 AM to 5 PM AST on August 26, 2026. The advisory warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, and that this level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.
Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. When outdoors, wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and take action if symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke appear. The advisory was issued at 12:56 AM AST on August 26, 2026, and will expire at 5 PM AST the same day.
Aug 26, 2026, 1:05 a.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory for Culebra, Vieques, and U.S. Virgin Islands Through 5 PM AST
The National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has issued a Heat Advisory for August 26, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AST. The advisory covers Culebra and Vieques in Puerto Rico, and St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and adjacent islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The advisory warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, affecting most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. The NWS advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. It also recommends wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and taking action if symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke appear.
The advisory is in effect until 5:00 p.m. AST today, and residents are urged to monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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