Arecibo Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Arecibo.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Rip Current Statement issued February 19 at 10:42AM AST until February 19 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR

* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...North-oriented beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as the beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety.

Red Flag Warning issued February 19 at 5:33AM AST until February 19 at 5:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH-CENTRAL AND WESTERN PUERTO RICO... The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 5 PM AST this afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 014, 015, 018, and 027. * WIND...East to east-southeast at 16 to 22 mph, with stronger gusts up to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Relative humidity values from the upper 30s to upper 40s. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.