Breezy Conditions and Choppy Seas Expected Across USVI and Puerto Rico This Week

The National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has warned that winds will be gusty across the local region throughout the week, and showers and thunderstorms are possible. Additionally, seas will be hazardous, and marine alerts are currently in effect.

The NWS noted that winds may be particularly hazardous during the latter part of the week.

“Variable and showery weather conditions are expected [to continue], and breezy to windy conditions will be present through the work week, particularly on Thursday and Friday,” according to an update from the NWS Monday. “As a result, [there will be] hazardous and rough seas across most local waters and life-threatening rip currents [will likely occur],” the NWS said.

The NWS explained that the breezy weather is partly due to a robust area of high pressure in the Atlantic Ocean. The strong winds may drag moisture across the islands, and rainfall and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days. Forecasters noted that wind gusts could sometimes reach 25 to 30 miles per hour or higher.

“Wind gusts of 35 mph or more cannot be ruled out, especially over windward and coastal areas of the islands,” the NWS cautioned. “These conditions may result in unsecured outdoor items being blown around or damaged. Winds are expected to subside over the [coming] weekend,” the NWS added.