Marine Weather Statement for Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N; Mona Passage Southward to 17N
Official alert fields
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
- Effective
- Ended
- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- 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 1100 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located between the Mona Passage and Atlantic Offshore...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. 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 1100 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located between the Mona Passage and Atlantic Offshore waters at around 10 nautical miles to the northwest of Desecheo, moving west at 5 knots.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 25 at 11:03PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Official revision
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.
- CAP status
- Actual
- Message type
- Alert
- Last collected