FZCA72 TJSJ 172132
MWSSJU

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
532 PM AST Sun Nov 17 2024

AMZ716-723-726-733-172330-
532 PM AST Sun Nov 17 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS CONTINUE OVER THE 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 from Cabo San Juan to the waters between Anegada 
  Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 NM...

At 527 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, 
capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms 
were located over mainly areas in and around the the U.S Virgin 
Islands and over the Anegada passage, moving southeast between 5 to 
10 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.

Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open
water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal
objects.

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LAT...LON 1706 6543 1848 6514 1863 6406 1702 6402

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