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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service San Juan PR

304 PM AST Sat Oct 17 2020



AMZ732-735-741-742-745-172030-

304 PM AST Sat Oct 17 2020



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS...



The areas affected include...

  Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N... 

  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 302 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable

of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 

over mainly Mayaguez and surrounding municipalities, and approaching 

the local waters moving westward at 10 knots.



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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LAT...LON 1838 6753 1837 6727 1830 6724 1828 6719

      1821 6715 1817 6718 1816 6717 1813 6719

      1812 6717 1808 6720 1807 6718 1804 6721

      1801 6717 1799 6721 1795 6721 1795 6719

      1797 6717 1795 6713 1793 6713 1782 6750



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