Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
947 AM AST Fri Oct 17 2025

AMZ723-733-171545-
947 AM AST Fri Oct 17 2025

...A CLUSTER WITH STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...
  Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to
  17N...
  Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the
  Coastal Waters of Saint Croix...

At 945 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong
thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These
thunderstorms were located off to the south to southwest at around
20 to 30 miles of St Croix, moving east at 5 knots.

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 1700 6606 1731 6607 1775 6400 1700 6400

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