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Special Marine Warning for Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N

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SMWSJU The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N... * Until 730 PM AST. * At 630 PM AST, A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located over open waters of Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and...

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Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Wind gusts 34 knots or greater, high waves, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain are possible with this storm. Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.

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SMWSJU The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N... * Until 730 PM AST. * At 630 PM AST, A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located over open waters of Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N zone, moving northwest at 5 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. * Locations impacted include... Mainly open waters of Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N.

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    Special Marine Warning issued November 2 at 6:30PM AST until November 2 at 7:30PM 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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