Marine Weather Statement for Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N; Mona Passage Southward to 17N
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N, Mona Passage Southward to 17N
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- Minor
- Official urgency
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- Observed
What is happening
The areas affected include... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N... Mona Passage Southward to 17N... * At 509 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located between the Atlantic waters of Puerto Rico...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N... Mona Passage Southward to 17N... * At 509 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located between the Atlantic waters of Puerto Rico and the Mona Passage, about 25 NM west of Aguadilla, moving west at 15 knots. Locations impacted include... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and Mona Passage.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued October 8 at 5:09PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS San Juan PR. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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