Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Small Craft Advisories in 2009

Small Craft Advisory 4, NWS JSJ

February 16, 2009

NWS JSJ issued this small craft advisory at Feb 16, 2009, 3:30 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 18, 2009, 2:52 AM CST. It was in force for 35 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 16, 2009, 3:30 AM CST (09:30 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 18, 2009, 2:52 AM CST
Expired
Feb 19, 2009, 1:27 PM CST
In force
35 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

744 
WHCA72 TJSJ 160930
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
530 AM AST MON FEB 16 2009

......LARGE NORTHERLY SWELLS WILL START TO AFFECT OUR LOCAL ATLANTIC
WATERS FROM LATE TUESDAY THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY......

.LONG PERIOD...NORTH SWELLS WILL BE GENERATED BY A DEVELOPING LOW
PRESSURE LOCATED OVER THE CENTRAL NORTH ATLANTIC.

AMZ710-161730-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T0600Z-090219T0800Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
530 AM AST MON FEB 16 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM AST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM AST
THURSDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-741-742-161730-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T1200Z-090219T0800Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
530 AM AST MON FEB 16 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM AST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM AST
THURSDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ722-725-732-161730-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T1800Z-090219T0800Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
530 AM AST MON FEB 16 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM AST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM AST
THURSDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
941 
WHCA72 TJSJ 161526
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1126 AM AST MON FEB 16 2009

...LARGE NORTHERLY SWELLS WILL START TO AFFECT OUR LOCAL ATLANTIC
WATERS FROM LATE TUESDAY THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY...

.LONG PERIOD...NORTH SWELLS WILL BE GENERATED BY A DEVELOPING LOW
PRESSURE LOCATED OVER THE CENTRAL NORTH ATLANTIC.

AMZ710-162330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T0600Z-090219T0800Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1126 AM AST MON FEB 16 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO
4 AM AST THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO
4 AM AST THURSDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-741-742-162330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T1200Z-090219T0800Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1126 AM AST MON FEB 16 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
4 AM AST THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
4 AM AST THURSDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ722-725-732-162330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T1800Z-090219T0800Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
1126 AM AST MON FEB 16 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO
4 AM AST THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO
4 AM AST THURSDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
759 
WHCA72 TJSJ 161918
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
318 PM AST MON FEB 16 2009

...LARGE NORTHERLY SWELLS WILL START TO AFFECT OUR LOCAL ATLANTIC
WATERS FROM LATE TUESDAY THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY...

.LONG PERIOD...NORTH SWELLS WILL BE GENERATED BY STRONG HIGH
PRESSURE MOVING ACROSS THE WEST ATLANTIC AND A DEVELOPING LOW
PRESSURE LOCATED OVER THE CENTRAL NORTH ATLANTIC.

AMZ710-170330-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T0600Z-090219T1900Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
318 PM AST MON FEB 16 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO AT
LEAST 3 PM AST THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO
AT LEAST 3 PM AST THURSDAY.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING
SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-741-742-170330-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T1200Z-090219T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
318 PM AST MON FEB 16 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO AT
LEAST 3 PM AST THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
LEAST 3 PM AST THURSDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ722-725-170330-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T1800Z-090219T1900Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
318 PM AST MON FEB 16 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO AT
LEAST 3 PM AST THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO
AT LEAST 3 PM AST THURSDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING
SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ732-170330-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090219T0000Z-090219T1900Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
318 PM AST MON FEB 16 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO AT
LEAST 3 PM AST THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO
AT LEAST 3 PM AST THURSDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING 
SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
551 
WHCA72 TJSJ 170208
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1008 PM AST MON FEB 16 2009

...LARGE NORTHERLY SWELLS WILL START TO AFFECT OUR LOCAL ATLANTIC
WATERS TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...

.LONG PERIOD...NORTH SWELLS WILL BE GENERATED BY STRONG HIGH
PRESSURE MOVING ACROSS THE WEST ATLANTIC AND A DEVELOPING LOW
PRESSURE LOCATED OVER THE CENTRAL NORTH ATLANTIC.

AMZ710-171015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T0600Z-090219T1900Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1008 PM AST MON FEB 16 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM AST THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM AST THURSDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING
SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-741-742-171015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T1200Z-090219T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1008 PM AST MON FEB 16 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM AST THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM AST THURSDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ722-725-171015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T1800Z-090219T1900Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
1008 PM AST MON FEB 16 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM AST THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM AST THURSDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING
SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ732-171015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090219T0000Z-090219T1900Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
1008 PM AST MON FEB 16 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM AST THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM AST THURSDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING
SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
279 
WHCA72 TJSJ 170824
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
424 AM AST TUE FEB 17 2009

...LARGE NORTHERLY SWELLS WILL START TO AFFECT OUR LOCAL ATLANTIC
WATERS TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...

.LONG PERIOD...NORTH NORTHWEST SWELLS WILL BE GENERATED BY STRONG
HIGH PRESSURE MOVING ACROSS THE WEST ATLANTIC AND A DEVELOPING LOW
PRESSURE LOCATED OVER THE CENTRAL NORTH ATLANTIC.

AMZ745-171630-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090219T0000Z-090219T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
424 AM AST TUE FEB 17 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM AST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM AST
THURSDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING
SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ710-712-715-741-742-171630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T1200Z-090220T0800Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
424 AM AST TUE FEB 17 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM
AST FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
4 AM AST FRIDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ722-725-732-171630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T1800Z-090220T0800Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
424 AM AST TUE FEB 17 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM
AST FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO
4 AM AST FRIDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING
SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
825 
WHCA72 TJSJ 171721
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
121 PM AST TUE FEB 17 2009

...LARGE NORTHERLY SWELLS WILL START TO AFFECT OUR LOCAL ATLANTIC
WATERS LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...

.LONG PERIOD...NORTH NORTHWEST SWELLS WILL BE GENERATED BY STRONG
HIGH PRESSURE MOVING ACROSS THE WEST ATLANTIC AND A DEVELOPING
LOW PRESSURE LOCATED OVER THE CENTRAL NORTH ATLANTIC.

AMZ710-712-715-741-742-180130-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T1200Z-090220T0800Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
121 PM AST TUE FEB 17 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
4 AM AST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
4 AM AST FRIDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ722-725-732-180130-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T1800Z-090220T0800Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
121 PM AST TUE FEB 17 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO
4 AM AST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO
4 AM AST FRIDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING
SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ745-180130-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090219T0000Z-090219T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
121 PM AST TUE FEB 17 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO
2 AM AST THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO
2 AM AST THURSDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING
SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
163 
WHCA72 TJSJ 172030
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
430 PM AST TUE FEB 17 2009

...LARGE NORTHERLY SWELLS WILL START TO AFFECT OUR LOCAL ATLANTIC
WATERS LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...

.LONG PERIOD...NORTH NORTHWEST SWELLS WILL BE GENERATED BY A
HIGH PRESSURE MOVING ACROSS THE WEST ATLANTIC AND A DEVELOPING
LOW PRESSURE LOCATED OVER THE CENTRAL NORTH ATLANTIC.

AMZ710-712-715-741-742-180430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T1200Z-090220T2000Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
430 PM AST TUE FEB 17 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM
AST FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
4 PM AST FRIDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ722-725-732-180430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T1800Z-090220T2000Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
430 PM AST TUE FEB 17 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM
AST FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO
4 PM AST FRIDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING
SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ745-180430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090219T0000Z-090219T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
430 PM AST TUE FEB 17 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO
2 AM AST THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO
2 AM AST THURSDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING
SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
078 
WHCA72 TJSJ 180220
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1020 PM AST TUE FEB 17 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY...

.LONG PERIOD NORTHERLY SWELLS WILL BE ARRIVING INTO THE ATLANTIC
COASTLINE EARLY TOMORROW AND BLEED THROUGH THE MONA AND ANEGADA
PASSAGES.

AMZ710-712-715-741-742-181030-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T1200Z-090220T2000Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1020 PM AST TUE FEB 17 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
4 PM AST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
4 PM AST FRIDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ722-725-732-181030-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T1800Z-090220T2000Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
1020 PM AST TUE FEB 17 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO
4 PM AST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO
4 PM AST FRIDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING
SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ745-181030-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090219T0000Z-090219T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1020 PM AST TUE FEB 17 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO
2 AM AST THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO
2 AM AST THURSDAY. 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS
BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO WINDS AND INCREASING
SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
784 
WHCA72 TJSJ 180852
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
452 AM AST WED FEB 18 2009

...ROUGH AND HAZARDOUS MARINE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE
LOCAL ATLANTIC WATERS AND CARIBBEAN PASSAGES TODAY THROUGH
FRIDAY...

.LARGE...LONG PERIOD NORTHERLY SWELLS...COMBINED WITH FRESH TO
STRONG WINDS ACROSS THE LOCAL WATERS...WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFTS THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK.

AMZ710-712-715-741-742-181700-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T0852Z-090220T2000Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
452 AM AST WED FEB 18 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS WINDS AND SEAS IS NOW IN
EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AST FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ722-725-732-181700-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090218T1200Z-090220T2000Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
452 AM AST WED FEB 18 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM AST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS WINDS AND SEAS IS NOW IN
EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM AST FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ745-181700-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090219T0000Z-090219T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
452 AM AST WED FEB 18 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM AST THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM
THIS EVENING TO 2 AM AST THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

SR
724 
WHCA72 TJSJ 182001
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
401 PM AST WED FEB 18 2009

...ROUGH AND HAZARDOUS MARINE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE
LOCAL ATLANTIC WATERS AND CARIBBEAN PASSAGES THROUGH FRIDAY...

.LARGE...LONG PERIOD NORTHERLY SWELLS...COMBINED WITH FRESH TO
STRONG WINDS ACROSS THE LOCAL WATERS...WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFTS THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK.

AMZ710-712-715-722-725-732-741-190415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-090222T0000Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
401 PM AST WED FEB 18 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST
SATURDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ742-190415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-090221T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
401 PM AST WED FEB 18 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST
SATURDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ745-190415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.090219T0000Z-090219T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
401 PM AST WED FEB 18 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM AST THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM AST THURSDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
573 
WHCA72 TJSJ 190222
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1022 PM AST WED FEB 18 2009

...ROUGH AND HAZARDOUS MARINE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE
LOCAL ATLANTIC WATERS AND CARIBBEAN PASSAGES AT LEAST THROUGH
FRIDAY...

.LARGE...LONG PERIOD NORTHERLY SWELLS...COMBINED WITH FRESH TO
STRONG WINDS ACROSS THE LOCAL WATERS...WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFTS THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK.

AMZ710-712-715-722-725-732-741-191030-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-090222T0200Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1022 PM AST WED FEB 18 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AST SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AST
SATURDAY DUE TO HAZARDOUS WINDS AND SEAS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ745-190600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-090219T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1022 PM AST WED FEB 18 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM AST
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM AST THURSDAY
DUE TO SEAS OF 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ742-191030-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-090221T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1022 PM AST WED FEB 18 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST SATURDAY
MAINLY DUE TO SEA OF 7 FEET OR GREATER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
504 
WHCA72 TJSJ 190757
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
357 AM AST THU FEB 19 2009

...ROUGH AND HAZARDOUS MARINE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE 
ACROSS THE LOCAL ATLANTIC WATERS AND CARIBBEAN PASSAGES THROUGH
AT LEAST FRIDAY...

.LARGE...LONG PERIOD NORTHERLY SWELLS...COMBINED WITH FRESH TO
STRONG WINDS ACROSS THE LOCAL WATERS...WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFTS THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK.

AMZ710-712-715-722-725-732-741-191600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-090222T0200Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
357 AM AST THU FEB 19 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS OF 7
TO 11 FEET UNTIL 10 PM AST SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ742-191600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-090221T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
357 AM AST THU FEB 19 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS OF 7
TO 9 FEET UNTIL 8 AM AST SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

SR
508 
WHCA72 TJSJ 191927
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
327 PM AST THU FEB 19 2009

......ROUGH AND HAZARDOUS MARINE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE 
ACROSS THE LOCAL ATLANTIC WATERS AND CARIBBEAN PASSAGES THROUGH
AT LEAST SATURDAY......

.LARGE...LONG PERIOD NORTHERLY SWELLS...COMBINED WITH FRESH TO
STRONG WINDS ACROSS THE LOCAL WATERS...WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFTS THROUGH AT LEAST SUNDAY.

AMZ710-712-715-722-725-732-741-200330-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-090222T0200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SW.Y.0011.090219T1927Z-090222T0400Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
327 PM AST THU FEB 19 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL
MIDNIGHT AST SATURDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT
AST SATURDAY NIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ742-200330-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-090221T1200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SW.Y.0011.090219T1927Z-090221T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
327 PM AST THU FEB 19 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM
AST SATURDAY...


THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM AST
SATURDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
SEAS OF 7 FEET AND GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ735-200330-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SW.Y.0011.090219T1927Z-090220T1800Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SW.Y.0011.090221T1800Z-090222T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
327 PM AST THU FEB 19 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT
AST SATURDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM AST
FRIDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS HAS ALSO BEEN
ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IS IN EFFECT
FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT AST SATURDAY NIGHT. 



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ745-200330-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SW.Y.0011.090219T1927Z-090220T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
327 PM AST THU FEB 19 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM
AST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM AST
FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS JSJ wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Feb 16, 3:05 AM CST, 25 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 16, 3:05 AM CST, 25 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
505 AM AST MON FEB 16 2009

.SYNOPSIS...A BROAD AREA OF SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE EXTENDING FROM
THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC INTO THE NORTHEASTERN CARIBBEAN...WILL
CONTINUE TO SHIFT EAST NORTHEAST THROUGH TUESDAY. A COLD FRONT IS
EXPECTED TO MOVE SOUTHEAST TOWARD THE LOCAL AREA TUESDAY...PASSING
ACROSS THE LOCAL ISLANDS TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

&&

.DISCUSSION...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED SHOWERS CONTINUE TO MOVE ACROSS
THE LOCAL WATERS THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. A FEW SHOWERS AFFECTED
THE NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DECREASE AND
BECOME MORE VARIABLE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON. LOCAL EFFECTS WILL
COMBINE WITH AVAILABLE MOISTURE AND PRODUCE AFTERNOON SHOWER
ACROSS THE INTERIOR SECTIONS OF PUERTO RICO. THIS SHOWERS WILL BE
SLOW MOVERS AS WINDS WILL BE LIGHT AND VARIABLE LATER TODAY...
THEREFORE EXPECT LOCALIZED HEAVY DOWNS POURS ALONG THE INTERIOR
SECTIONS OF PUERTO RICO.

MODELS CONTINUE TO SUGGEST A COLD FRONT MOVING ACROSS THE LOCAL
FORECAST AREA BEGINNING LATE TUESDAY. IT IS THEN FORECAST TO
BECOME NEARLY STATIONARY WHILE DISSIPATING OVER THE REGION.
FAIRLY STRONG HIGH PRESSURE BEHIND THE FRONTAL SYSTEM AND THE
EXPECTED MODERATE TO STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS WILL HELP PUSH FRONTAL
MOISTURE SOUTHWARDS ACROSS THE AREA AND THUS INCREASE THE CHANCES
FOR SHOWER ACTIVITY AT LEAST THROUGH THURSDAY.

&&

.AVIATION...NO OPERATIONAL WEATHER IMPACTS ARE EXPECTED FOR THE NEXT
24 HOURS AS CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN VFR ACROSS ALL THE
LOCAL TAF SITES. WINDS WILL BE WEAK...UNDER 10 KNOTS AT MOST OR ALL
SITES.

&&

.MARINE...SEAS ACROSS THE REGIONAL WATERS WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE TUESDAY...BEFORE
BUILDING AGAIN TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY. INCREASING SEAS AND
WINDS ASSOCIATED TO THE COLD FRONT PROMISE DANGEROUS MARINE CONDITIONS
THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY. THEREFORE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES...AND
A HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL LIKELY BE REQUIRED BY EARLY WEDNESDAY TO
THURSDAY FOR THE NORTHERN FACING COASTLINES.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
SJU  84  71  82  71 /  20  10  40  40
STT  82  70  81  70 /  20  10  40  40

&&

.SJU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PR...NONE.
VI...NONE.
&&

93/10/
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 16, 2:28 AM CST, 1 hour 2 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN
ISLANDS
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
428 AM AST MON FEB 16 2009

AMZ710>745-PRZ001>013-171000-
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-SOUTHEAST-EASTERN INTERIOR-
NORTH CENTRAL-CENTRAL INTERIOR-PONCE AND VICINITY-NORTHWEST-
WESTERN INTERIOR-MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-VIEQUES-
THE NEARSHORE AND OFF SHORE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN COASTAL WATERS-
428 AM AST MON FEB 16 2009

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PUERTO RICO AND THE
ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

LARGE...LONG PERIOD NORTHWESTERLY SWELLS ARE EXPECTED TO REACH THE
NORTHERN COASTS OF ALL LOCAL ISLANDS BEGINNING WEDNESDAY. SWELLS
OF UP TO 9 FEET AT 12 SECONDS OR GREATER ARE POSSIBLE. THESE
SWELLS WOULD BE CAPABLE OF CREATING OVER 12 FOOT BREAKING
WAVES...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENT CONDITIONS...AND DANGEROUS SEAS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

AMZ715-725-VIZ001-002-171000-
ST. THOMAS ST. JOHN ADJACENT ISLANDS-ST CROIX-
NEARSHORE ATLANTIC AND ADJACENT CARIBBEAN COASTAL WATERS-
428 AM AST MON FEB 16 2009

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND
THE ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

LARGE...LONG PERIOD NORTHWESTERLY SWELLS ARE EXPECTED TO REACH THE
NORTHERN COASTS OF ALL LOCAL ISLANDS BEGINNING WEDNESDAY. SWELLS
OF UP TO 9 FEET AT 12 SECONDS OR GREATER ARE POSSIBLE. THESE
SWELLS WOULD BE CAPABLE OF CREATING OVER 12 FOOT BREAKING
WAVES...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENT CONDITIONS...AND DANGEROUS SEAS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.