Marine Weather Statement for Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N; Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the Coastal Waters of Saint Croix
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What you need to know
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- Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N, Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the Coastal Waters of Saint Croix
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N... Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the Coastal Waters of Saint Croix... At 740 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 40 knots and frequent...
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.
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Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N... Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the Coastal Waters of Saint Croix... At 740 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 40 knots and frequent lightning.. These thunderstorms were located over the waters around St Croix, moving southwest at 15 knots.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 30 at 7:41AM 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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