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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service San Juan PR

1211 PM AST Fri May 3 2024



AMZ711-712-031700-

1211 PM AST Fri May 3 2024



...THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO 

RICO...



The areas affected include...

  Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N...

  Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM...



At 1207 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms over land 

areas moving northward into the coastal waters of northern Puerto 

Rico from Vega Baja eastward to the San Juan Metro area.  These 

thunderstorms are capable of producing winds to around 30 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.



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LAT...LON 1875 6561 1844 6583 1846 6612 1847 6612

      1846 6613 1846 6618 1848 6619 1846 6619

      1848 6626 1847 6632 1849 6637 1848 6648

      1881 6615



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