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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- 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 953 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 40 knots and...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office.
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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 953 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 40 knots and frequent lightning. These thunderstorms were mainly over the offshore Caribbean waters, moving southwest at 15 knots. with additional thunderstorms approaching the Anegada Passage. Locations impacted include... Mainly open waters of Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N and Caribbean waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the coastal waters of Saint Croix.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 30 at 9:53AM 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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