What is happening
The areas affected include... 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... Mona Passage Southward to 17N... Coastal Waters of Southwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... * At 113 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a groups of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and possible waterspouts. These strong thunderstorms were located over the Mona Passage and coastal waters of southwestern Puerto Rico, moving northeast at 10 knots. Locations impacted include... Mainly open waters of 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, Mona Passage Southward to 17N and Coastal Waters of Southwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM.
Official instructions
Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, heavy downpours, and possible waterspouts. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
