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FZCA72 TJSJ 081534
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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1134 AM AST Wed May 8 2024

AMZ723-733-081730-
1134 AM AST Wed May 8 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE CARIBBEAN WATERS AND ANEGADA
PASSAGE...

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...

At 1132 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line over the eastern tip of St. Croix, moving east
at 15 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.

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.

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 1746 6498 1769 6487 1770 6471 1776 6457
      1775 6471 1778 6475 1776 6483 1789 6478
      1818 6455 1854 6400 1743 6401

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