Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 8NM SSE Ponce PR

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service San Juan PR
524 AM AST Thu Jul 4 2024

AMZ711>745-PRZ001>013-050930-
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior-
North Central-Central Interior-Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-
Western Interior-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques-
The nearshore and off shore Atlantic and Caribbean Coastal Waters-
524 AM AST Thu Jul 4 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Puerto Rico.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

.Lightning...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible across
the region. Be aware of thunderstorms in your area and be
prepared to take shelter.

.Excessive Rainfall...Flooding of urban areas, roads, small
streams, and washes. Isolated flash floods possible.

.Excessive Heat...This level of heat affects primarily those
individuals extremely sensitive to heat, especially when outdoors
without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.

.Wind...Breezy conditions. Unsecured items could blow around.

.Marine Conditions...Seas equal or greater than 7 feet across
Caribbean Water and Passages. Hazardous conditions for small
craft.

.Rip Currents...Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zones of the islands.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

The lingering moisture of a tropical wave will maintain the
potential for thunderstorm activity and a high flooding risk
through Friday. The heat threat may increase between Friday and
Wednesday next week. A moderate risk of rip currents will prevail
through next week. Another tropical wave will move by early next
week across the islands.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is encouraged. Please relay any information
about flooding, winds, waves, and rip currents to the National
Weather Service in San Juan.

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Marine Weather Statement

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
659 AM AST Thu Jul 4 2024

AMZ723-726-733-735-741-041300-
659 AM AST Thu Jul 4 2024

...A CLUSTER OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE CARIBBEAN WATERS...

The areas affected include...
  Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to
  17N...
  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 of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM...
  Mona Passage Southward to 17N...

At 658 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from the Caribbean Offshore Waters to
St Croix surrounding waters, moving west at 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until these storms pass.

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.

Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
forecast office.

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LAT...LON 1700 6400 1700 6800 1803 6800 1816 6736
      1813 6737 1796 6738 1793 6616 1801 6583
      1823 6560 1837 6562 1836 6538 1829 6526
      1833 6527 1830 6470 1837 6470 1849 6435
      1850 6400

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CVB




Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
344 AM AST Thu Jul 4 2024

AMZ723-733-735-741-041545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240704T2200Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
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-
344 AM AST Thu Jul 4 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  5 to 8 ft, occasionally up to 9 ft, expected.

* WHERE...Caribbean Waters, Mona Passage and Anegada Passage.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

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