Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued November 1 at 2:43PM AST until November 1 at 3:15PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 1, 2024 - 11:43am
Expires:
November 1, 2024 - 12:15pm
Description:
SMWSJU
The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the
Coastal Waters of Saint Croix...
* Until 315 PM AST.
* At 241 PM AST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 18 nm south of Patillas. The severe
thunderstorm was moving slowly east.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots.
SOURCE...Radar.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR