- In force from
- Oct 20, 11:09 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 21, 12:30 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 20, 11:09 PM EDT
- Office
- San Juan, PR
- Number
- 27 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe
- Storm motion
- Moving north northeast at 9 mph
- Where
- Atlantic waters
The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N...
* Until 1230 AM AST.
* At 1109 PM AST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located over open waters of Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N zone, moving northeast at 10 knots.
- Hazard
- Waterspouts.
- Source
- Radar indicated.
- Impact
- Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas.
* Locations impacted include... Mainly open waters of Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N.
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.
Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office.
Read the platesWaterspout FB-EVT-012How to read a warning FB-STN-001
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