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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service San Juan PR

644 AM AST Wed May 1 2024



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Coastal waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, and around

and just north of Culebra and Saint John-

Caribbean waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the

coastal waters of Saint Croix-

Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM-

Mona Passage Southward to 17N-

644 AM AST Wed May 1 2024



...THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE CARIBBEAN WATERS...



At 640 AM AST, the Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong 

thunderstorms redeveloping across the offshore and nearshore 

Caribbean waters, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. 

Additional thunderstorms were developing over the coastal 

Caribbean waters of Puerto Rico, about 5 NM south of Guayama. 

These thunderstorms were moving west-northwest at 20 knots. At 

least through the rest of the morning hours, thunderstorms can 

develop across the Caribbean waters and the Mona Passage.



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.





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