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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service San Juan PR

346 AM AST Mon Apr 6 2026



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346 AM AST Mon Apr 6 2026



...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE ATLANTIC OFFSHORE WATERS...



The areas affected include...

  Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N...



At 342 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable

of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were 

located along a line extending from around 30 miles off to the north 

of Vega Baja's coastline to around 35 miles off to the north of St 

Thomas' northern coastline, moving north-northwest at 5 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 these storms pass.



Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the

open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded

metal objects.



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LAT...LON 1903 6454 1893 6514 1859 6563 1868 6651

      1951 6703 1951 6461



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