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 239 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated an area of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knot and frequent lightning. These strong thunderstorm were located over an area extending from about 20 nm...
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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, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. This thunderstorm will likely produce winds in excess of 34 knots, and is likely to pose a serious hazard for boaters. A Special Marine Warning will likely be required when this storm reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before this storm arrives.
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The areas affected include... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N... * At 239 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated an area of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knot and frequent lightning. These strong thunderstorm were located over an area extending from about 20 nm north of San Juan, Culebra, and the US Virgin Islands northward to about 19.5N within the local Atlantic waters, moving north at 5 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 21 at 2:39AM 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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