Wildfire — Mayaguez and Vicinity, Puerto Rico

2024-03-13 · Mayaguez and Vicinity, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A forest fire that developed in San German consumed near 4 acres of terrain. Two individuals were affected by smoke inhalation and were transported to the hospital.

Wider weather episode

Very stable weather conditions were prevailing in Puerto Rico, with a dry air mass in place. Moisture levels were significantly lower than climatological values. The winds were strong, at 15 mph or more, and relative humidities were anticipated to drop to 55% or less. With these drier conditions, the risk for the spreading of fires was elevated. The smoke cloud from a grassfire that developed in the southwest reached two people, that required medical assistance.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1164847. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.