Marine Weather Statement for Coastal Waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, and around and just north of Culebra and Saint John; Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the Coastal Waters of Saint Croix; Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the Coastal Waters of Saint Croix, Coastal Waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, and around and just north of Culebra and Saint John, Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Coastal waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, and around and just north of Culebra and Saint John... Caribbean waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the coastal waters of Saint Croix... Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... * At 402 PM AST, Doppler...
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 up to 35 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and waterspouts. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Coastal waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, and around and just north of Culebra and Saint John... Caribbean waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the coastal waters of Saint Croix... Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... * At 402 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds up to 35 knots. These strong thunderstorms were located over the coastal and offshore waters of Puerto Rico, moving northeast at 20 knots. Locations impacted include... Caribbean offshore and coastal waters of Puerto Rico
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued October 7 at 4:02PM 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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