Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
108 AM AST Mon Apr 22 2024

AMZ726-733-735-220700-
108 AM AST Mon Apr 22 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE CARIBBEAN WATERS...

The areas affected include...
  Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the
  Coastal Waters of Saint Croix...
  Coastal Waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, and around and
  just north of Culebra and Saint John...
  Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM...

At 107 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line well southeast of Guayama, moving northwest at
20 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek
safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.

Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.

&&

LAT...LON 1773 6704 1794 6621 1797 6594 1805 6579
      1792 6560 1792 6534 1756 6485 1700 6501
      1700 6707

$$

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