In efforts to keep you informed on the news concerning known as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine and its possible effects on the Island, we share the following updates:
• As of 11:00am, coordinates of the system were 15.8 N and 63.7 W, and heading northwest at 23 mph. The system has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph with higher gusts.
• Tropical storm conditions are expected in Puerto Rico this afternoon through Thursday morning.
• Heavy rainfall over portions of Puerto Rico could produce flash flooding during the next couple of days.
• Swells are expected to increase along the coasts of Puerto Rico and could cause life- threatening surf and rip current conditions.
• All ferries to Vieques and Culebra have been cancelled.
• Stakeholders should continue monitoring the progress of the system throughout the upcoming hours through the National Hurricane Center at https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/cyclones/ as tropical storm conditions are expected.
• We advise that travelers contact their airline or travel provider for an update of scheduled flights. Likewise, the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is constantly updating cancellations via their Twitter account (@AeropuertoSJU).
If weather circumstances call for evacuation of property your and require guests or staff to seek shelters please contact 911 or our Interagency Emergency Coordinator Madeline Santiago madeline.santiago@tourism.pr.gov or (787) 525-4899. Mrs. Santiago is ready to liaise between industry partners and government agencies to expedite assistance and provide information in the wake of the event. You can also contact our Regional Directors at the following emails:
Porta del Sol Miguel A. Santiago miguel.santiago@tourism.pr.gov 787-248-0303 Porta Caribe José Reyes josea.reyes@tourism.pr.gov 787-630-8633 East/North/ Amiris Torres amiris.torres@tourism.pr.gov 787-900-5355 Central Regions
The PRTC will continue to share information on any developments regarding the tropical
