NWS San Juan Fire Weather

Gusty Winds in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest

Gusty winds are expected from portions of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast through the night following the system that brought rain to the area. An atmospheric river will move into the Northwest late today into Saturday bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, mountain snow, windy conditions, and high surf to the area over the weekend. Read More >

Fire Weather

Fire Weather Products

Routine Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands - Issued daily, updated as needed.
Fire Danger Statement - Issued as needed.
Fire Weather Watch/Red Flag Warning - Product issued when the forecast has a high degree of confidence that conditions will be favorable for the ignition and spread of wildfires. The product does not necessarily indicate that a wildfire is ongoing, but that conditions are highly favorable.
Spot Forecast - Issued by request of local officials.

Spot Forecasts are issued for prescribed burns, wildfires, spray projects, or any number of land management activities within our forecast area. Government agencies anywhere within our fire weather forecast area can request a spot forecast.