Marine Weather Statement for Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N
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The areas affected include... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N... * At 631 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was around 17 nmi NNW of San Juan to 40 nmi NNW of San Juan, moving north at 10 knots....
What the bulletin says to do
Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office. 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.
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The areas affected include... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N... * At 631 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was around 17 nmi NNW of San Juan to 40 nmi NNW of San Juan, moving north at 10 knots. Locations impacted include... Mainly open waters of Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N.
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Marine Weather Statement issued October 20 at 6:31PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
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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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