Marine Weather Statement for 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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- 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 is happening
The areas affected include... 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 202 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a line of strong showers and isolated thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30...
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, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these heavy pass. These thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before the storm arrives.
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The areas affected include... 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 202 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a line of strong showers and isolated thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These showers were located just offshore of Penuelas and Guayanilla along a southeastern line through offshore Caribbean waters, moving northwest at 10 knots. These showers will also move inland along the coast.
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Marine Weather Statement issued October 27 at 2:02PM 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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