# National Weather Service issues heat warning for Puerto Rico

San Juan NWS issues heat warning with forecast storms and easing rough seas.

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The National Weather Service office in San Juan issued a heat warning active from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM local time. [^1]

The National Weather Service San Juan issued a special weather statement on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms affecting Cidra, Bayamón, Naranjito, Barranquitas and Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico. [^2] Afternoon thunderstorms with lightning risk are expected for western and northwestern inland areas. [^3] Forecast maximum daytime temperature will reach approximately 84 degrees Fahrenheit. [^4]

The agency advised residents to seek shelter inside a building or vehicle, avoid open areas, and monitor weather updates. [^5] The National Weather Service warned lightning can strike up to 10 miles away from active rainfall areas. [^6] The storms are producing wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. [^7]

Overall daily probability of rain is forecast at 50%, falling to 30% overnight. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The National Weather Service office in San Juan issued a heat warning active from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM local time. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
2. The National Weather Service San Juan issued a special weather statement on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms affecting Cidra, Bayamón, Naranjito, Barranquitas and Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
3. Afternoon thunderstorms with lightning risk are expected for western and northwestern inland areas. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
4. Forecast maximum daytime temperature will reach approximately 84 degrees Fahrenheit. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
5. The agency advised residents to seek shelter inside a building or vehicle, avoid open areas, and monitor weather updates. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
6. The National Weather Service warned lightning can strike up to 10 miles away from active rainfall areas. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
7. The storms are producing wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
8. Overall daily probability of rain is forecast at 50%, falling to 30% overnight. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)

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