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 1026 PM 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 10-15...
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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.
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The areas affected include... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N... * At 1026 PM 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 10-15 nm north of San Juan and Culebra northwestward to near about 19.5N within the local Atlantic waters, moving northwest 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 20 at 10:26PM 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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