823 

FZCA72 TJSJ 231103

MWSSJU



Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service San Juan PR

703 AM AST Thu Oct 23 2025



AMZ733-735-741-231415-

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-

703 AM AST Thu Oct 23 2025



...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE CARIBBEAN WATERS AND MONA PASSAGE...



At 659 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms associated 

with the outer rainbands of Tropical Storm Melissa (with a center

located around 550 mi SE of Cabo Rojo as of the 5 AM Oct 23 

Bulletin) capable of producing winds to around 30 knots, frequent 

lightning, and isolated waterspouts. These thunderstorms were 

located mainly over portions of the Caribbean Waters and the Mona 

Passage, moving west- northwest at around 20 knots.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher

waves, lightning strikes, possible waterspouts and heavy 

downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this 

storm passes.



$$