Marine Weather Statement for Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N; Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM; Mona Passage Southward to 17N +1 more
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What you need to know
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- Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N, Coastal Waters OF Northwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM, Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM, Mona Passage Southward to 17N
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N... Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... Mona Passage Southward to 17N... Coastal Waters of Northwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... * At 155 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of...
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. This thunderstorm will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A Special Marine Warning may eventually be required when this storm reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before the storm arrives.
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Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N... Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... Mona Passage Southward to 17N... Coastal Waters of Northwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... * At 155 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located just offshore of Aguadilla moving northwest at 15 knots. This strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
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Marine Weather Statement issued October 11 at 1:55PM 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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