Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
163 FZCA72 TJSJ 271904 MWSSJU Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service San Juan PR 304 PM AST Mon May 27 2024 AMZ726-733-735-272030- 304 PM AST Mon May 27 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... 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... At 302 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm were located over mainly areas between the southeast coast of Puerto Rico and the island of St Croix U.S. Virgin Islands, moving west around 20 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. && LAT...LON 1702 6559 1777 6609 1799 6587 1809 6535 1791 6498 1704 6480 $$ RAM