Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
779 FZCA72 TJSJ 180919 MWSSJU Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service San Juan PR 519 AM AST Tue Jun 18 2024 AMZ711-723-726-733-735-741-181300- Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N- Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N- 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- 519 AM AST Tue Jun 18 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE LOCAL WATERS... The areas affected include... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N- Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N- 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- At 518 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated several strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorms were located over different areas of the local 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. $$