Excessive Heat — Mayaguez and Vicinity, Puerto Rico

2024-09-24 · Mayaguez and Vicinity, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

Above normal temperature and moisture have continued to prevail across the area, resulting in excessive heat indices across many coastal and urban areas in the islands. These heat values lead to the issuance of Excessive Heat Warnings across the region.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1216845. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.