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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- Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N, Mona Passage Southward to 17N
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The areas affected include... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N... Mona Passage Southward to 17N... At 322 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstormS, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and frequent lightning. Some may produce waterspots. These thunderstorms were...
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. Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service forecast office.
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The areas affected include... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N... Mona Passage Southward to 17N... At 322 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstormS, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and frequent lightning. Some may produce waterspots. These thunderstorms were located over the Mona Passage into the local Atlantic waters, moving west northwest at 10 knots.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 19 at 3:24PM 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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