NWS San Juan Fire Weather

Above Normal Temperatures, Strong Thunderstorms, Tropical Development Being Monitored

Well above normal temperatures are forecast to shift from the northern Plains through the Northeast U.S. over the long holiday weekend. A few strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible as well along with a potential for excessive rainfall. A tropical or subtropical depression could form off the Southeast U.S. coast over the weekend while drifting northward to northeastward. 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.