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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
644 AM AST Wed May 1 2024

AMZ726-733-735-741-011845-
Coastal waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, and around
and just north of Culebra and Saint John-
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-
644 AM AST Wed May 1 2024

...THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE CARIBBEAN WATERS...

At 640 AM AST, the Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong
thunderstorms redeveloping across the offshore and nearshore
Caribbean waters, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots.
Additional thunderstorms were developing over the coastal
Caribbean waters of Puerto Rico, about 5 NM south of Guayama.
These thunderstorms were moving west-northwest at 20 knots. At
least through the rest of the morning hours, thunderstorms can
develop across the Caribbean waters and the Mona Passage.

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.


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