Marine Weather Statement 11/22/2024 15:16 for areas

Headline: 
Marine Weather Statement issued November 22 at 7:16PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event: 
Marine Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
November 22, 2024 - 3:16pm
Expires: 
November 22, 2024 - 5:15pm
Description: 
The areas affected include... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N... Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the Coastal Waters of Saint Croix... Coastal Waters OF Northwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... Coastal Waters OF Southwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... Mona Passage Southward to 17N... At 714 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located over the waters in the Caribbean Sea and Mona Channel, moving northwest at 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 this storm passes.
Area Description: 
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N; 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; Coastal Waters OF Northwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM; Coastal Waters OF Southwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Juan PR