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Oct 19, 2026

Current Severe Weather Alerts in Puerto Rico


There are currently 3 Weather Alerts in Puerto Ricoselect a different state


High Surf Advisory issued October 19 at 5:08PM AST until October 20 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR

Event: High Surf Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: San Juan and Vicinity; Northeast; North Central; Northwest; Mayaguez and Vicinity

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. for the high rip current risk, life-threatening rip currents. * where...For the high surf advisory and high rip current, the most vulnerable areas are the exposed northwesterly and north- facing beaches. * when...For the high surf advisory remains from 2 am to 6 pm ast tuesday. for the high rip current risk now from 2 am ast tuesday through wednesday afternoon. * impacts...For the high surf advisory, high waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. rough surf may also knock you down. large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. for the high rip current risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 5:08PM AST until October 21 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR

Event: Rip Current Statement
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Culebra

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...High rip current risk, life-threatening rip currents. * where...North-facing beaches. * when...From late tonight through wednesday afternoon. * impacts...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 5:08PM AST until October 21 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR

Event: Rip Current Statement
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: San Juan and Vicinity; Northeast; North Central; Northwest; Mayaguez and Vicinity

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. for the high rip current risk, life-threatening rip currents. * where...For the high surf advisory and high rip current, the most vulnerable areas are the exposed northwesterly and north- facing beaches. * when...For the high surf advisory remains from 2 am to 6 pm ast tuesday. for the high rip current risk now from 2 am ast tuesday through wednesday afternoon. * impacts...For the high surf advisory, high waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. rough surf may also knock you down. large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. for the high rip current risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement