Excessive Heat — Mayaguez and Vicinity, Puerto Rico

2023-07-30 to 2023-07-31 · Mayaguez and Vicinity, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Several weather stations reported heat indices above 112 degrees for over two hours. These observations were widespread along coastal areas of northern and western Puerto Rico.

Wider weather episode

Seasonably to above normal temperatures continued for most of Puerto Rico, as well as dew points above 80 degrees. This resulted in heat indices above 112 degrees for many coastal areas of the north, west, and east, as well as valleys in the central interior.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1107446. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.