Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
319 FZCA72 TJSJ 221750 MWSSJU Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service San Juan PR 150 PM AST Sat Jun 22 2024 AMZ735-741-742-745-221945- 150 PM AST Sat Jun 22 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WESTERN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO... The areas affected include... Coastal Waters OF Northwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... Coastal Waters OF Southwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... Mona Passage Southward to 17N... At 148 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over the coastal waters of Cabo Rojo, moving west around 5 knots. Additional thunderstorms are expected to develop across the western waters of Puerto Rico during the next few hours. 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. && LAT...LON 1835 6764 1829 6720 1825 6717 1816 6719 1813 6717 1813 6719 1809 6720 1807 6718 1804 6720 1803 6718 1801 6718 1800 6721 1795 6721 1783 6763 $$ DS