Wildfire — Southeast, Puerto Rico

2013-03-02 · Southeast, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A wildfire was reported at Camp Santiago in the municipality of Salinas.

Wider weather episode

Lowest relative humidities were observed due to down slope winds over the northern coast. Minimum relative humidities ranged from 40 to 55 percent. Several smoke plumes were observed on radar.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 441652. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.