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Heat Advisory for San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Southeast Until 4 PM AST Today

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Southeast, and other areas in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, in effect until 4 PM AST today, September 2.

4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 2, 2026, 2:09 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 2, 2026, 2:53 a.m. ET
The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a for San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Southeast, and other areas in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, in effect from 10 AM to 4 PM AST on September 2, 2026. The was issued at 2:01 AM AST and is set to expire at 4 PM AST today. The covers zones, including San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Southeast, Eastern Interior, North Central, Central Interior, Ponce and Vicinity, Northwest, Western Interior, Mayaguez and Vicinity, Southwest, Culebra, Vieques, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands, and St. Croix. Cities affected include San Juan, Mayaguez, Caguas, and Christiansted. This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. High temperatures or elevated heat indices can worsen symptoms in people with chronic conditions and increase the risk of heat-related illness among those sensitive to heat with inadequate cooling or hydration. Risks are highest across coastal areas, lowlands, interior valleys, and urban zones. 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. Extra precautions are recommended when outside, including wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke are observed.

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 2, 2026, 2:23 a.m. ET

    Heat Advisory for San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Southeast Until 4 PM AST September 2

    The National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has issued a Heat Advisory for September 2, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM AST. The advisory covers San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Southeast, and other areas in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, including 15 zones such as Eastern Interior, North Central, Central Interior, Ponce and Vicinity, Northwest, Western Interior, Mayaguez and Vicinity, Southwest, Culebra, Vieques, St. Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands, and St Croix.

    According to the advisory, this level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. High temperatures or elevated heat indices can worsen symptoms in people with chronic conditions and increase the risk of heat-related illness among those sensitive to heat with inadequate cooling or hydration. These risks are highest across coastal areas, lowlands, interior valleys, and urban zones.

    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. Extra precautions are recommended when outside, including wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening. The public should take action when seeing symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

    The advisory expires at 4 PM AST today, September 2, 2026.

  2. Sep 2, 2026, 2:10 a.m. ET

    Heat Advisory for San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Southeast: Starts 10 AM AST Today, Ends 4 PM AST

    The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a Heat Advisory for San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Southeast, and other areas in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The advisory is in effect from 10 AM AST to 4 PM AST on September 2, 2026. It begins at 10 AM AST and lifts at 4 PM AST the same day.

    The advisory warns that high temperatures or elevated heat indices can worsen symptoms in people with chronic conditions and increase the risk of heat-related illness among individuals sensitive to heat with inadequate cooling or hydration. These risks are highest across coastal areas, lowlands, interior valleys, and urban zones.

    The advisory covers 15 zones, including San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Southeast, Eastern Interior, North Central, Central Interior, Ponce and Vicinity, Northwest, Western Interior, Mayaguez and Vicinity, Southwest, Culebra, Vieques, St. Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands, and St Croix.

    The National Weather Service 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 when seeing symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

  3. Sep 2, 2026, 2:09 a.m. ETFirst report

    Heat Advisory for San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Southeast Until 4 PM AST

    The National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has issued a Heat Advisory for September 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM AST. The advisory covers 15 zones across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, including San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Southeast, Eastern Interior, North Central, Central Interior, Ponce and Vicinity, Northwest, Western Interior, Mayaguez and Vicinity, Southwest, Culebra, Vieques, St. Thomas... St. John... and Adjacent Islands, and St Croix. The advisory expires at 4:00 PM AST today.

    According to the advisory, this level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. High temperatures or elevated heat indices can worsen symptoms in people with chronic conditions and increase the risk of heat-related illness among sensitive individuals. Risks are highest across coastal areas, lowlands, interior valleys, and urban zones.

    The National Weather Service recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. Residents are advised to wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and take action when symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke appear.

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