Headline:
Marine Weather Statement issued November 17 at 5:32PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Marine Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 17, 2024 - 1:32pm
Expires:
November 17, 2024 - 3:30pm
Description:
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...
Coastal Waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, and around and
just north of Culebra and Saint John...
Coastal Waters from Cabo San Juan to the waters between Anegada
Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 NM...
At 527 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm,
capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms
were located over mainly areas in and around the the U.S Virgin
Islands and over the Anegada passage, moving southeast between 5 to
10 knots.
Instruction:
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until these storms pass.
Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open
water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal
objects.
Area Description:
Coastal Waters from Cabo San Juan to the waters between Anegada Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 NM; Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N; 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
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR