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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
647 AM AST Sat May 17 2025


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Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM-
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-
Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM-
647 AM AST Sat May 17 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE LOCAL WATERS...

At 645 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, 
capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and frequent 
lightning. These thunderstorm were located over the Caribbean and 
Atlantic waters, as well as the local Caribbean passages, moving 
north-northwest at 10 knots. Additional thunderstorms can develop
through the rest of the morning hours across the coastal waters 
of the islands.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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