- In force from
- Oct 19, 2:54 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 19, 4:00 PM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 19, 2:54 PM EDT
- Office
- San Juan, PR
- Number
- 25 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe
- Where
- Atlantic waters
The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for... Coastal Waters of Northwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... Coastal Waters of Southwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM...
* Until 400 PM AST.
* At 254 PM AST, A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located across Cabo Rojo coastal waters, moving west at 5 knots.
- Hazard
- Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots are possible.
- 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.
What to do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Wind gusts 34 knots or greater, high waves, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain are possible with this storm.
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
Read the platesWaterspout FB-EVT-012How to read a warning FB-STN-001
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