Wildfire — Central Interior, Puerto Rico

2011-03-26 · Central Interior, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A grass fire was reported near the municipality of Coamo.

Wider weather episode

Generally fair and mainly dry weather pattern prevailed across Puerto Rico during most of the month. This pattern of limited low level moisture and stable conditions helped to suppress significant afternoon convection and provided conditions favorable for wild fires.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 294676. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.