
Could This Be the Last Time We Fall Back?
Clocks fall back November 1, but a proposed law could change how we experience daylight year-round.
# HEADLINE -------------------- HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM AST THIS AFTERNOON # SUMMARY -------------------- San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior-North Central-Central Interior-Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Western Interior-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- Including the cities of Anasco, Naranjito, San German, Culebra, Isabela, Frederiksted, Camuy, Rincon, Salinas, Yauco, Barranquitas, Maricao, Cidra, Cruz Bay, Charlotte Amalie East, Penuelas, Frederiksted Southeast, Gurabo, Arroyo, Dorado, Guayanilla, Bayamon, Las Marias, Canovanas, Christiansted, Corozal, Patillas, Maunabo, Orocovis, Catano, Morovis, Manati, Guanica, Guaynabo, Ciales, San Sebastian, Mayaguez, Las Piedras, Lajas, Guayama, Hatillo, Charlotte Amalie West, Vieques, Vega Baja, Arecibo, Vega Alta, Aguadilla, Anna's Retreat, Lares, Villalba, Comerio, Ceiba, Aibonito, Moca, Carolina, Jayuya, Adjuntas, Cabo Rojo, Naguabo, Barceloneta, Ponce, Quebradillas, Humacao, Cayey, Fajardo, Loiza, Rio Grande, Trujillo Alto, Aguas Buenas, Grove Place, San Juan, Caguas, Charlotte Amalie, Florida, Toa Baja, Santa Isabel, San Lorenzo, Yabucoa, Hormigueros, Toa Alta, Juncos, Juana Diaz, Utuado, Luquillo, Aguada, Coamo, and Sabana Grande 244 AM AST Tue Oct 27 2026 # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. WHERE Portions of Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. WHEN From 9 AM this morning to 5 PM AST this afternoon. IMPACTS High temperatures or elevated heat indices can worsen symptoms in people with chronic conditions. They can also increase the risk of heat-related illness among individuals sensitive to heat with inadequate cooling or hydration. These risks are highest across coastal areas, lowlands, interior valleys, and urban zones. ISSUED AT Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 2:44 AM AST ISSUED BY National Weather Service San Juan PR HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
# HEADLINE -------------------- HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. WHERE For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Bario Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK beaches along the west to northeast coast of Puerto Rico. WHEN For the High Surf Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk remains in effect through late tonight 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. ISSUED AT Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 3:07 AM AST ISSUED BY National Weather Service San Juan PR HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Mayaguez and Vicinity, North Central, Northeast, Northwest, San Juan and Vicinity
# HEADLINE -------------------- HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. WHERE For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Bario Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK beaches along the west to northeast coast of Puerto Rico. WHEN For the High Surf Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk remains in effect through late tonight 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. ISSUED AT Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 3:07 AM AST ISSUED BY National Weather Service San Juan PR HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Mayaguez and Vicinity, North Central, Northeast, Northwest, San Juan and Vicinity

Clocks fall back November 1, but a proposed law could change how we experience daylight year-round.










