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PRZ014-027-172100-

Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
323 AM AST Tue Mar 17 2026

...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTHERN
PUERTO RICO...

Breezy conditions will prevail once again today across the area,
with wind speeds ranging between 14 and 22 mph and gusts around 30
mph. Passing showers could move early this morning along the
south coast of Puerto Rico, but drier air is expected to follow
quickly and relative humidities are forecast to drop around 50% in
general. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) in Cabo Rojo was
687 and 552 in Guanica, indicating critically dry fuels highly
receptive to ignition and rapid fire spread. Therefore, elevated
fire weather conditions are expected along the southern coastal
plains of Puerto Rico today. Outdoor burning is strongly
discouraged.

Fire and emergency officials should be aware that weather
conditions are becoming more conducive for the ignition and
spread of wildfires.

Fire danger statements are issued when fire weather conditions
are approaching, but not meeting or exceeding, Red Flag Warning
criteria.

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