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Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
273 FZCA72 TJSJ 051517 MWSSJU Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service San Juan PR 1117 AM AST Fri Jul 5 2024 AMZ711-712-716-723-726-733-051715- 1117 AM AST Fri Jul 5 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER COASTAL AND OFFSHORE ATLANTIC WATERS... The areas affected include... Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N... 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 1116 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located mainly over areas of the Atlantic Waters and surrounding waters near the northern U.S. Virgin Islands and Culebra The thunderstorms were nearly stationary. 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 1825 6400 1826 6442 1814 6464 1799 6513 1792 6562 1806 6581 1817 6575 1823 6560 1828 6564 1839 6562 1836 6567 1842 6583 1951 6575 1950 6400 $$ CVB