FZCA72 TJSJ 180628 MWSSJU Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service San Juan PR 228 AM AST Thu Sep 18 2025 AMZ711-712-716-723-726-733-735-180830- 228 AM AST Thu Sep 18 2025 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS SURROUNDING THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS AND EAST OF PUERTO RICO... The areas affected include... Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N... Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the Coastal Waters of Saint Croix... Coastal Waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, and around and just north of Culebra and Saint John... Coastal Waters from Cabo San Juan to the waters between Anegada Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 NM... Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... At 226 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. Isoalted waterspouts are possible. These thunderstorm were located over the waters surrounging the US Virgin Islands and east of Puerto Rico, moving northwest 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. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service forecast office. && LAT...LON 1700 6660 1797 6660 1798 6591 1817 6575 1823 6560 1839 6562 1849 6660 1951 6661 1951 6646 1834 6400 1700 6400 $$ ICP