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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service San Juan PR

139 PM AST Wed Sep 9 2020



AMZ710-712-091900-

139 PM AST Wed Sep 9 2020



A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...

  Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N... 

  Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... 



At 136 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, 

capable of producing winds to around 25 knots with frequent 

lightning. This thunderstorm was located over the nearshore Atlantic 

waters north of Quebradillas and was about 20 miles wide. The 

thunderstorms were moving northwest at 20 knots. 

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 25 knots, locally higher 

waves, and frequent cloud-to-water lightning strikes. Boaters should 

seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.



Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open

water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal

objects.



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LAT...LON 1851 6695 1860 6705 1872 6698 1872 6676

      1850 6677



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