Wildfire — Southwest, Puerto Rico

2013-03-14 · Southwest, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Smoke plume associated with a Wildfire affected the Christian bilingual school at Parabueyon sector. 22 children were evacuated.

Wider weather episode

Low relative humidity values, combined with subsidence inversion and strong day time heating aid in the development of Wildfires across the southern slopes of Puerto Rico.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 442128. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.