Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued October 31 at 3:59PM AST until October 31 at 4:15PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 31, 2024 - 12:59pm
Expires:
October 31, 2024 - 1:15pm
Description:
For the following areas...
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...
At 355 PM AST, a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts was located from 20 miles south of Santa Isabel to 30
miles south of Ponce. The line was moving west northwest at 7 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Instruction:
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.
Area Description:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR