Wildfire — Southeast, Puerto Rico

2012-02-02 · Southeast, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Several wildfires were reported across the municipalities of Coamo, Santa Isabel, Salinas and Guayama.

Wider weather episode

Low relative humidity, very dry and stable atmosphere and dry soils enhance fire development across the southern slopes of Puerto Rico.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 362673. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.