Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
423 FZCA72 TJSJ 162303 MWSSJU Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service San Juan PR 703 PM AST Thu May 16 2024 AMZ741-742-745-170000- 703 PM AST Thu May 16 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE COASTAL WATERS OF WESTERN PUERTO RICO INTO THE MONA PASSAGE... The areas affected include... Coastal Waters OF Northwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... Coastal Waters OF Southwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... Mona Passage Southward to 17N... At 701 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and frequent lightning. This thunderstorm was located over the coastal waters of western Puerto Rico into the Mona Passage. The thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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 1836 6727 1830 6724 1828 6719 1821 6715 1816 6719 1813 6717 1813 6718 1809 6720 1807 6718 1805 6720 1804 6720 1802 6716 1800 6719 1800 6771 1836 6771 $$ ICP