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
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N, Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM
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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... * At 810 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was around 8 nautical miles...
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.
Full official description
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... * At 810 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was around 8 nautical miles northwest of Aguadilla, moving northwest at 10 knots. Locations impacted include... Mainly open waters of Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N and Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM.
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Marine Weather Statement issued October 20 at 8:10PM 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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