Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
037 FZCA72 TJSJ 110950 MWSSJU Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service San Juan PR 550 AM AST Mon Nov 11 2024 AMZ711-712-716-723-726-733-735-741-742-745-111300- Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N- Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM- Coastal Waters from Cabo San Juan to the waters between Anegada Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 NM- Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N- Coastal waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, and around and just north of Culebra and Saint John- 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- Mona Passage Southward to 17N- Coastal Waters of Northwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM- Coastal Waters of Southwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM- 550 AM AST Mon Nov 11 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN WATERS... The Doppler radar and satellite imagery indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds up to 30 knots and frequent lightning. These thunderstorms are associated with a passing tropical wave moving westward across the region and a frontal boundry sinking southwards across the region. Additional thunderstorms will develop across local offshore and coastal waters creating hazardous marine conditions throughout the rest of the early morning hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately. Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. $$