Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
405 FZCA72 TJSJ 090932 MWSSJU Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service San Juan PR 532 AM AST Thu May 9 2024 AMZ726-733-735-091030- 532 AM AST Thu May 9 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE COASTAL WATERS SOUTH OF VIEQUES... 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 530 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing frequent lightning and winds to around 30 knots. Isolated waterspouts are possible. This thunderstorm was located about 5 nautical miles south of Vieques, moving southwest at 5 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. && LAT...LON 1771 6590 1799 6590 1801 6583 1805 6584 1806 6580 1816 6575 1816 6544 1815 6544 1810 6558 1808 6553 1810 6542 1811 6543 1811 6538 1813 6536 1811 6534 1813 6527 1816 6538 1816 6522 1771 6522 $$ ICP