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Small Craft Advisory 22, NWS JSJ

March 12, 2012

NWS JSJ issued this small craft advisory at Mar 12, 2012, 3:17 PM CDT. It took effect at Mar 13, 2012, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 43 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 12, 2012, 3:17 PM CDT (20:17 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2012, 5:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 15, 2012, 11:40 AM CDT
In force
43 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

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

224 
WHCA72 TJSJ 122017
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
417 PM AST MON MAR 12 2012

...FRESH NORTHEAST TRADES AND A MODERATE NORTHEAST SWELL WILL BRING 
HAZARDOUS SEAS TO THE REGIONAL WATERS...

.THE COMBINATION OF MODERATE NORTHEASTERLY SWELLS AND MODERATE TO LOCALLY
FRESH TRADE WINDS WILL HELP CREATE HAZARDOUS MARINE CONDITIONS ACROSS
THE LOCAL WATERS BEGINNING LATE TUESDAY.

AMZ710-130430-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120313T2200Z-120316T1900Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
417 PM AST MON MAR 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 3 PM AST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 3 PM AST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 19 KNOTS AND SEAS BUILDING UP TO
  8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ715-722-725-130430-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T1000Z-120316T1900Z/
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-
417 PM AST MON MAR 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM AST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM AST
FRIDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 7 FEET OR GREATER.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-741-130430-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T1000Z-120315T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
417 PM AST MON MAR 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
AST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT AST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-130430-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T1600Z-120316T1900Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
417 PM AST MON MAR 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM AST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM AST
FRIDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
240 
WHCA72 TJSJ 130224
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1024 PM AST MON MAR 12 2012

...FRESH NORTHEAST TRADES AND A MODERATE NORTHEAST SWELLS WILL
CREATE HAZARDOUS SEAS ACROSS THE LOCAL WATERS...

.THE COMBINATION OF MODERATE NORTHEASTERLY SWELLS AND MODERATE TO
LOCALLY FRESH TRADE WINDS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS MARINE CONDITIONS
ACROSS THE LOCAL WATERS STARTING LATE TUESDAY.

AMZ710-131030-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120313T2200Z-120316T1900Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1024 PM AST MON MAR 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO
3 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 19 KNOTS AND SEAS BUILDING UP TO 
  8 FEET. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ715-722-725-131030-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T1000Z-120316T1900Z/
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-
1024 PM AST MON MAR 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 7 FEET OR GREATER.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-741-131030-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T1000Z-120315T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1024 PM AST MON MAR 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT AST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-131030-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T1600Z-120316T1900Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
1024 PM AST MON MAR 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
494 
WHCA72 TJSJ 130817
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
417 AM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...FRESH NORTHEAST TRADES AND A MODERATE NORTHEAST SWELLS WILL
CREATE HAZARDOUS SEAS ACROSS THE LOCAL WATERS...

.THE COMBINATION OF MODERATE NORTHEASTERLY SWELLS AND MODERATE TO
LOCALLY FRESH TRADE WINDS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS MARINE CONDITIONS
ACROSS THE LOCAL WATERS STARTING LATE TONIGHT.

AMZ710-131630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120313T2200Z-120316T1900Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
417 AM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 19 KNOTS AND SEAS BUILDING UP TO 
  8 FEET. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ715-722-725-131630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T1000Z-120316T1900Z/
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-
417 AM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-741-131630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T1000Z-120315T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
417 AM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT AST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-131630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T1600Z-120316T1900Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
417 AM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
708 
WHCA72 TJSJ 131435
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1035 AM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SEAS INCREASE TONIGHT WITH SWELLS FROM NORTH NORTHEAST...

.THE COMBINATION OF MODERATE NORTH NORTHEASTERLY SWELLS AND
MODERATE TO LOCALLY FRESH TRADE WINDS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS MARINE
CONDITIONS ACROSS THE LOCAL WATERS STARTING TONIGHT.

AMZ710-132245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120313T2200Z-120316T1900Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1035 AM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS AND SEAS BUILDING UP TO 
  8 FEET. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ715-722-725-132245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T1000Z-120316T1900Z/
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-
1035 AM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 18 KNOTS. SEAS BUILDING TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-741-132245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T1000Z-120315T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1035 AM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT AST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS AND SEAS BUILDING TO 7
  FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-132245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T1600Z-120316T1900Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
1035 AM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS AND SEAS BUILDING TO 7
  FEET.

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.

&&

$$
076 
WHCA72 TJSJ 132044
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
444 PM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SEAS INCREASE TONIGHT WITH SWELLS FROM NORTH NORTHEAST...

.THE COMBINATION OF MODERATE NORTH NORTHEASTERLY SWELLS AND
MODERATE TO LOCALLY FRESH TRADE WINDS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS
MARINE CONDITIONS ACROSS THE LOCAL WATERS STARTING TONIGHT.

AMZ710-140445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120313T2200Z-120316T1900Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
444 PM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS AND SEAS BUILDING UP TO 
  8 FEET. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ715-722-725-140445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T1000Z-120316T1900Z/
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-
444 PM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 19 KNOTS. SEAS BUILDING TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-741-140445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T1000Z-120315T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
444 PM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT AST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS AND SEAS BUILDING TO 7 
  FEET. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-140445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T1600Z-120316T1900Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
444 PM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS AND SEAS BUILDING TO 7 
  FEET. 

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.

&&

$$
572 
WHCA72 TJSJ 140239
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1039 PM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...NORTHEAST SWELLS EXPECTED TO ARRIVE SOON...

.SEAS EXPECTED TO BECOME HAZARDOUS OVERNIGHT AS NORTHEAST SWELLS
SPREAD ACROSS THE PASSAGES.

AMZ742-141045-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T0239Z-120316T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1039 PM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AST FRIDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 6 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ722-141045-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T0239Z-120316T1900Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1039 PM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 19 KNOTS. SEAS 7 TO 9 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ715-725-732-741-141045-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T0239Z-120316T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
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-
1039 PM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 19 KNOTS. SEAS 6 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-141045-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.120314T0239Z-120316T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1039 PM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS AND SEAS 7 TO 9 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-141045-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120316T1900Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1039 PM AST TUE MAR 13 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS AND SEAS 7 TO 9 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
316 
WHCA72 TJSJ 140804
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
404 AM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...NORTHEAST SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE WATERS...

.HAZARDOUS SEAS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY AS NORTHEAST SWELLS 
SPREAD ACROSS THE PASSAGES.

AMZ712-722-141615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120316T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
404 AM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 7 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-141615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120316T1900Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
404 AM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS OF 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ715-725-741-141615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120316T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
404 AM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 6 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ742-141615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120316T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
404 AM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 6 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-141615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120316T1900Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
404 AM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS AND SEAS 8 TO 9 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
020 
WHCA72 TJSJ 141425
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1025 AM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...NORTHEAST SWELLS ARE SLOWLY DIMINISHING...

.HAZARDOUS SEAS ARE EXPECTED UNTIL FRIDAY AS NORTHEAST SWELLS
DIMINISH IN THE LOCAL WATERS AND WIND WAVES GRADUALLY RELAX.

AMZ712-715-722-725-741-142230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120316T1300Z/
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-MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1025 AM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 7 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-732-142230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120316T1900Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
1025 AM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS OF 7 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ742-142230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120316T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1025 AM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 6 TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
991 
WHCA72 TJSJ 142025
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
425 PM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...NORTHEAST SWELLS WILL BEGIN TO SUBSIDE TOMORROW...

.HAZARDOUS SEAS ARE EXPECTED UNTIL FRIDAY AS NORTHEAST SWELLS
DIMINISH IN THE LOCAL WATERS AND WIND WAVES GRADUALLY RELAX.

AMZ725-142130-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120316T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
425 PM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS CANCELED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. 

NORTH NORTHEAST SWELL HAS DIMINISHED.

$$

AMZ732-142130-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120316T1900Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
425 PM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS CANCELED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. 

SWELL THROUGH THE PASSAGES HAS DIMINISHED.

$$

AMZ722-150430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120315T1900Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
425 PM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 7 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-741-742-150430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120315T0700Z/
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-
425 PM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 7 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-150430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120316T0100Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
425 PM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS OF 7 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
933 
WHCA72 TJSJ 150302
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1102 PM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...NORTHEAST SWELLS WILL BEGIN TO SUBSIDE TOMORROW...

.HAZARDOUS SEAS ARE EXPECTED UNTIL FRIDAY AS NORTHEAST SWELLS
DIMINISH IN THE LOCAL WATERS AND WIND WAVES GRADUALLY RELAX.

AMZ722-151115-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120315T1900Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1102 PM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 7 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-741-742-150700-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120315T0700Z/
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-
1102 PM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 7 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-151115-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120316T0100Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1102 PM AST WED MAR 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS OF 7 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
848 
WHCA72 TJSJ 150805
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
405 AM AST THU MAR 15 2012

...NORTHEAST SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO SUBSIDE TODAY...

.HAZARDOUS SEAS ARE EXPECTED UNTIL LATE TONIGHT AS NORTHEAST SWELLS
WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH ACROSS THE LOCAL WATERS AND WIND WAVES
GRADUALLY RELAX.

AMZ722-151615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120315T1900Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
405 AM AST THU MAR 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 18 KNOTS. SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-151615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120316T0100Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
405 AM AST THU MAR 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS UP TO 17 KNOTS. SEAS OF 6 TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
187 
WHCA72 TJSJ 151640
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1240 PM AST THU MAR 15 2012

...SWELLS HAVE DIMINISHED...

.SWELLS BOOSTING SEAS TO SEVEN PLUS FEET HAVE SUBSIDED. SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORIES HAVE BEEN CANCELED BUT SMALL CRAFT SHOULD STILL
EXERCISE CAUTION.

AMZ722-151745-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120315T1900Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1240 PM AST THU MAR 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. 

SEAS HAVE SUBSIDED TO LESS THAN 7 FEET IN LOCAL WATERS.

$$

AMZ710-151745-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120316T0100Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1240 PM AST THU MAR 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. 

SEAS HAVE SUBSIDED TO LESS THAN 7 FEET IN LOCAL WATERS.

$$

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 Mar 12, 1:55 PM CDT, 1 hour 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 12, 1:55 PM CDT, 1 hour 22 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
255 PM AST MON MAR 12 2012

.SYNOPSIS...RECENT WATER VAPOR SATELLITE IMAGERY AND PRODUCT
ANALYSIS SUGGESTS MID TO UPPER LEVEL LONG WAVE CONTINUED TO SAG
SOUTHWARDS ACROSS THE GREATER ANTILLES INTO THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN...
WHILE HIGH AMPLITUDE RIDGE EXTENDS NORTHWARDS ALONG THE EASTERN
SEABOARD OF THE UNITED STATES FROM THE NORTHWEST CARIBBEAN. THE
UPPER RIDGE WILL SLOWLY SHIFT EAST OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS AS THE
UPPER TROUGH FILLS AND LIFTS SIGHTLY EAST NORTHEAST OF THE FORECAST
AREA. STRONG SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE EXITING THE EASTERN SEABOARD
OF THE UNITED STATES...WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE FURTHER EAST ACROSS
THE WESTERN ATLANTIC THROUGH AT LEAST MID WEEK. THIS WILL AID IN
TIGHTENING THE LOCAL PRESSURE GRADIENT AND THUS CREATE MODERATE TO
STRONG EAST TO NORTHEAST TRADE WINDS ACROSS THE NORTHEAST CARIBBEAN.
IN THE MEANTIME HIGH PRESSURE NORTHWEST TO NORTH OF THE AREA AND
LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM ACROSS THE NORTH CENTRAL ATLANTIC AND ASSOCIATED
TROUGH EXTENDING SOUTH JUST EAST OF THE REGION...WILL HELP CREATE
WEAK LOW LEVEL CONVERGENCE ZONE/SHEAR LINE ACROSS THE AREA WHILE
INDUCING A PREVAILING NORTHEAST FLOW ACROSS THE ISLANDS. THIS WEAK
SHEAR LINE WILL SINK FURTHER SOUTH ACROSS THE ISLANDS AND SURROUNDING
WATER OVER THE NEXT DAY OR SO WHILE CONTINUING TO DISSIPATE.

&&

.DISCUSSION...THE BROAD RIDGE ACROSS THE WEST ATLANTIC WILL EVENTUALLY
WEAKEN BY MID WEEK...AS A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL ENTER THE NORTHWEST
ATLANTIC. IN THE MEANTIME...A FAIRLY TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL MAINTAIN
AT LEAST MODERATE TRADE WINDS ACROSS THE REGION BEFORE DECREASING DURING
THE LATTER PART OF THE WEEK...WHEN THE SURFACE RIDGE WEAKENS...AND THE
PRESSURE GRADIENT RELAXES.

UNTIL THEN...WEAK CONVERGENT ZONE/SHEAR LINE AND PREVAILING NORTHEAST
WIND FLOW WILL CONTINUE TO SQUEEZE AND STREAM PATCHES OF LOW LEVEL
MOISTURE ACROSS THE REGION OVER THE NEXT DAY OR SO. THIS WILL RESULT
IN PERIODS OF PASSING SHOWERS ACROSS THE NORTH AND WINDWARD SIDE
OF THE ISLANDS DURING THE LATE EVENING AND EARLY MORNING HOURS...
FOLLOWED BY LOCAL TERRAIN AND DIURNALLY INDUCED SHOWER ACTIVITY EACH
AFTERNOON. FOR TODAY THROUGH TUESDAY EXPECT THE DAYTIME ACTIVITY TO
BE FOCUSED ALONG THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST SECTIONS OF THE ISLANDS
DUE TO THE CURRENT WIND FLOW. THIS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A SHIFT IN
AFTERNOON CONVECTION TO ACROSS THE WEST INTERIOR DURING THE LATTER
PART OF THE WEEK AS THE WINDS BECOME MORE EASTERLY.

SUFFICIENT INSTABILITY ACROSS THE REGION WILL FAVOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF AN ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM OR TWO IN SOME AREAS ACROSS PUERTO RICO
DURING THE AFTERNOON HOURS TODAY. NO WIDESPREAD RAINFALL IS EXPECTED
AT THIS TIME BUT SHOWER ACTIVITY WILL CONTINUE TO BE LOCALLY HEAVY
AT TIMES.

&&

.AVIATION...PREVAILING VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS ALL TAF
SITES FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS. HOWEVER...BRIEF PERIODS OF MVFR
CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN POSSIBLE IN AND AROUND TJSJ...TJBQ...
TJMZ...AND TJPS THROUGH ABOUT 12/23Z IN SHRA/TSRA.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
SJU  71  82  72  82 /  30  30  40  40
STT  72  83  73  83 /  30  30  30  30

&&

.SJU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PR...NONE.
VI...NONE.
COASTAL WATERS...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM AST FRIDAY FOR
     ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO
     RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND
     CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES
     AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT AST
     WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO
     OUT 10 NM-MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 3 PM AST FRIDAY FOR
     ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N.

&&

23/09
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 12, 4:09 AM CDT, 11 hours 8 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
509 AM AST MON MAR 12 2012

AMZ710>745-PRZ001>013-130915-
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-
509 AM AST MON MAR 12 2012

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED.

AMZ715-725-VIZ001-002-130915-
ST. THOMAS ST. JOHN ADJACENT ISLANDS-ST CROIX-
NEARSHORE ATLANTIC AND ADJACENT CARIBBEAN COASTAL WATERS-
509 AM AST MON MAR 12 2012

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED.

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 12, 11:47 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Mar 12, 1:26 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ108 min
Mar 12, 1:34 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ116 min
Mar 12, 3:33 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ7 hr

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Sources

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