Marine Weather Statement for 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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- 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... Caribbean waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the coastal waters of Saint Croix... * At 1201 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These strong thunderstorms were located over open waters of Caribbean waters...
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 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.
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Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Caribbean waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the coastal waters of Saint Croix... * At 1201 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These strong thunderstorms were located over open waters of Caribbean waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the coastal waters southwest of Saint Croix zone, moving northwest at 20 knots. Locations impacted include... Mainly open waters of 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 31 at 12:01AM 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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