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FZCA72 TJSJ 052045
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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
445 PM AST Wed Jun 5 2024

AMZ711-712-716-723-726-735-052245-
445 PM AST Wed Jun 5 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE LOCAL WATERS...

The areas affected include...
  Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to
  17N...
  Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N...
  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...
  Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM...
  Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM...

At 443 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots and frequent lightning.
Waterspouts are possible. These thunderstorms were located over the
waters between the US Virgin Islands, Vieques, Culebra and eastern
Puerto Rico and the local Atlantic waters, moving north at 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 this storm passes.

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

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 1839 6400 1792 6557 1805 6583 1823 6560
      1839 6562 1848 6619 1848 6691 1882 6800
      1950 6800 1950 6400

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