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FZCA72 TJSJ 231740
MWSSJU

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
140 PM AST Sun Jun 23 2024

AMZ711-712-741-742-232100-
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM-
Mona Passage Southward to 17N-
Coastal Waters of Northwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM-
140 PM AST Sun Jun 23 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL MOVE OVER THE WESTERN WATERS OF
PUERTO RICO...

At 137 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms,
capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and frequent
lightning. These thunderstorms were located over the coastal
waters of western Puerto Rico, moving west around 10 knots.
Additional thunderstorms are expected to develop across these
waters and across the Atlantic waters of Puerto Rico during the
rest of the afternoon hours. Isolated strong thunderstorms were
also observed north of Anegada moving slowly west over the open
offshore Atlantic waters.

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.

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