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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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, 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 259 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds up to 35 knots. These strong thunderstorms...
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 waterspouts. 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... Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... * At 259 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds up to 35 knots. These strong thunderstorms were located over offshore and coastal Caribbean waters of Puerto Rico, moving north between 20 and 25 knots. Locations impacted include... Caribbean offshore and coastal waters of Puerto Rico
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Marine Weather Statement issued October 7 at 2:59PM 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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