Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk through the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Concerns in the Southeast and Southwest

A dangerous, record heat wave continues across portions of the West through Tuesday. High rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. There are flash flooding concerns through the weekend for portions of the Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Aug 23, 2025 at 5:16:58 pm AST

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Information on the five hazards for today (August 23). Heat Advisory: limit time outdoors, stay hydrated, and seek shade. Localized Flooding: especially in northern Puerto Rico; never drive through flooded roads. Thunderstorms: go indoors when you hear thunder. High Rip Current Risk: northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and northern USVI; stay out of the water. Small Craft Advisory: Atlantic waters; seas are hazardous. | Información sobre los cinco riesgos de peligro para hoy (23 de agosto). Advertencia de Calor: limite el tiempo al aire libre, manténgase hidratado y busque sombra. Inundaciones Localizadas: especialmente en el norte de Puerto Rico; nunca cruce carreteras inundadas. Tormentas Eléctricas: busque refugio cuando escuche un trueno. Riesgo Alto de Corrientes Marinas: norte de Puerto Rico, Culebra y norte de las Islas Vírgenes; no entre al agua. Advertencia para Embarcaciones Pequeñas: aguas del Atlántico; oleaje peligroso.

[ August 23 ] Information on hazardous marine and coastal conditions, including life-threatening rip currents. Areas under Small Craft Advisories are shaded light pink (Atlantic waters and local Caribbean passages), while rip current risk areas are in cyan (northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and northern USVI). The advisory recommends avoiding unnecessary trips, following the flag warning system, and always swimming near a lifeguard. | Información sobre condiciones marítimas y costeras peligrosas, incluyendo corrientes marinas que representan riesgo de vida. Las áreas con Advertencia para Embarcaciones Pequeñas están sombreadas en rosa claro (aguas del Atlántico y pasos caribeños locales), mientras que las áreas de riesgo de corrientes marinas están en cian (norte de Puerto Rico, Culebra y norte de las Islas Vírgenes). Se recomienda evitar viajes innecesarios, seguir el sistema de banderas de advertencia y nadar siempre cerca de un salvavidas.

[ August 23 ] Swells from former Hurricane Erin will continue affecting the region today, producing hazardous marine conditions, life-threatening rip currents, and the potential for coastal erosion. | Las marejadas del antiguo Huracán Erin continuarán afectando la región hoy, produciendo condiciones marítimas peligrosas, corrientes marinas que representan riesgo de vida y el potencial de erosión costera.

[August 23rd 5 PM AST] Tropical Storm Fernand (formerly Invest AL90) has developed in the southwestern Atlantic. This system does NOT pose a threat to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Se ha desarrollado la tormenta tropical Fernand (antes Invest AL90), localizado en el suroeste del Atlántico. Este sistema NO representa amenaza para Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes Estadounidenses.