Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
752 FZCA72 TJSJ 051123 MWSSJU Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service San Juan PR 723 AM AST Fri Jul 5 2024 AMZ711-712-716-726-733-051330- 723 AM AST Fri Jul 5 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N... 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 from Cabo San Juan to the waters between Anegada Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 NM... Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... At 722 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located over mainly areas of the Atlantic Waters and surrounding waters near the northern U.S. Virgin Islands, moving northwest at 10 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service forecast office. && LAT...LON 1867 6400 1867 6430 1826 6442 1816 6461 1792 6538 1792 6560 1806 6581 1817 6575 1823 6560 1828 6564 1839 6562 1845 6615 1951 6694 1950 6400 $$ CVB