Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
986 FZCA72 TJSJ 240929 MWSSJU Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service San Juan PR 529 AM AST Fri May 24 2024 AMZ711-741-241130- 529 AM AST Fri May 24 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE ATLANTIC WATERS AND MONA PASSAGE... The areas affected include... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N... Mona Passage Southward to 17N... At 527 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line over the western offshore Atlantic waters and Mona Passage, moving northeast at 35 knots. 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. && LAT...LON 1868 6699 1865 6724 1844 6743 1832 6744 1818 6736 1793 6742 1771 6800 1950 6800 1951 6651 1951 6650 $$ CVB