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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1030 AM AST Wed May 8 2024

VIZ002-081530-
St Croix VI-
1030 AM AST Wed May 8 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SAINT CROIX COUNTY THROUGH 1130
AM AST...

At 1029 AM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a waterspout that could move over the coastal
area near Grove Place, or 38 miles south of St Croix, moving east at
20 mph.

HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
         hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
         and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Frederiksted South, Grove Place, Frederiksted, and Christiansted.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in San Juan.

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LAT...LON 1771 6469 1768 6490 1770 6488 1775 6489
      1777 6487 1776 6483 1778 6479 1778 6475
      1775 6472 1775 6469 1776 6463 1779 6462
      1777 6462 1776 6457
TIME...MOT...LOC 1429Z 266DEG 18KT 1778 6485

WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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