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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
206 AM AST Fri Oct 17 2025

VIZ002-170645-
St Croix VI-
206 AM AST Fri Oct 17 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SAINT CROIX THROUGH 245 AM
AST...

At 205 AM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Frederiksted South, moving east at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in San Juan.

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LAT...LON 1771 6469 1768 6490 1770 6488 1775 6489
      1777 6487 1776 6483 1778 6479 1778 6475
      1775 6472 1775 6469 1776 6463 1779 6462
      1777 6462 1776 6457
TIME...MOT...LOC 0605Z 263DEG 5KT 1771 6497

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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