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Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service San Juan PR

308 AM AST Mon May 4 2026



...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTHERN 

PUERTO RICO...



Little to no rainfall is anticipated across the southern sections

of Puerto Rico. Drier air is also expected to filter into the 

region, allowing relative humidity values to drop into the upper 

40s to low 50s. Wind speeds may reach around 16 to 21 mph, with 

higher gusts. KBDI values in Cabo Rojo remain above critical fire 

weather thresholds. Additionally, the 7-day percent of normal 

rainfall across the southeastern coastal plain, including areas 

near Salinas, is below 25%, with some locations even below 5%. 

This indicates critically dry fuels highly receptive to ignition 

and rapid fire spread. Therefore, elevated fire weather conditions

are expected along the southern coastal plains of Puerto Rico 

today. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.



Fire and emergency officials should be aware that weather

conditions are becoming more conducive for the ignition and

spread of wildfires. 



Fire danger statements are issued when fire weather conditions

are approaching, but not meeting or exceeding, Red Flag Warning

criteria.



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