Excessive Heat — San Juan and Vicinity, Puerto Rico

2024-07-16 to 2024-07-17 · San Juan and Vicinity, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices of 112 degrees or more for two hours or more each day.

Wider weather episode

The streak of above normal temperatures and moisture lingered in the islands, leading to excessive heat indices across the island.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1196381. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.