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Small Craft Advisory 24, NWS JSJ

March 28, 2012

NWS JSJ issued this small craft advisory at Mar 28, 2012, 3:31 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 29, 2012, 3:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 35 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 28, 2012, 3:31 AM CDT (08:31 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2012, 3:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 30, 2012, 2:26 PM CDT
In force
35 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

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

669 
WHCA72 TJSJ 280831
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
431 AM AST WED MAR 28 2012

...HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED FROM THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.INCREASE IN WINDS DUE TO A SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE AND A NORTHERLY
SWELL IS EXPECTED TO GENERATE HAZARDOUS SEAS FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.

AMZ710-281645-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.120329T1300Z-120331T0700Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
431 AM AST WED MAR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM AST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM AST
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED ON THURSDAY...INCREASING
  TO 8 FEET ON FRIDAY.

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.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
305 
WHCA72 TJSJ 281616
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1216 PM AST WED MAR 28 2012

...HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED FROM THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.INCREASE IN WINDS DUE TO A SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE AND A NORTHERLY
SWELL IS EXPECTED TO GENERATE HAZARDOUS SEAS FROM THURSDAY
MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.

AMZ710-290030-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.120329T1300Z-120331T0700Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1216 PM AST WED MAR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
3 AM AST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED ON THURSDAY... 
  INCREASING TO 8 FEET ON FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
250 
WHCA72 TJSJ 282045
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
445 PM AST WED MAR 28 2012

...HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
NIGHT...

.INCREASE IN WINDS DUE TO A SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE AND A NORTHERLY
SWELL IS EXPECTED TO GENERATE HAZARDOUS SEAS FROM THURSDAY
MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.

AMZ741-290445-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.120329T0800Z-120331T0100Z/
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
445 PM AST WED MAR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 9 PM AST
FRIDAY.

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED ON THURSDAY... 
  INCREASING TO 8 FEET ON FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-725-742-290445-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.120329T1300Z-120331T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
445 PM AST WED MAR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 9 PM AST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED ON THURSDAY... 
  INCREASING TO 8 FEET ON FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ722-290445-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.120329T1300Z-120331T0700Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
445 PM AST WED MAR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM AST
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED ON THURSDAY... 
  INCREASING TO 8 FEET ON FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-290445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.120329T0800Z-120331T0700Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
445 PM AST WED MAR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED ON THURSDAY... 
  INCREASING TO 8 FEET ON FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
209 
WHCA72 TJSJ 290217
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1017 PM AST WED MAR 28 2012

...HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
NIGHT...

.INCREASE IN WINDS DUE TO A SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE AND A NORTHERLY
SWELL IS EXPECTED TO GENERATE HAZARDOUS SEAS FROM THURSDAY
MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.

AMZ741-291030-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.120329T0800Z-120331T0100Z/
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1017 PM AST WED MAR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO
9 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED ON THURSDAY... 
  INCREASING TO 8 FEET ON FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-291030-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.120329T0800Z-120331T0700Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1017 PM AST WED MAR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO
3 AM AST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED ON THURSDAY... 
  INCREASING TO 8 FEET ON FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ722-291030-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.120329T1300Z-120331T0700Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1017 PM AST WED MAR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
3 AM AST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED ON THURSDAY... 
  INCREASING TO 8 FEET ON FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-725-742-291030-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.120329T1300Z-120331T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1017 PM AST WED MAR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
9 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED ON THURSDAY... 
  INCREASING TO 8 FEET ON FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
721 
WHCA72 TJSJ 290823
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
423 AM AST THU MAR 29 2012

...HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.INCREASE IN WINDS DUE TO A SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE AND A NORTHERLY
SWELL IS EXPECTED TO GENERATE HAZARDOUS SEAS THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT.

AMZ741-291630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120331T0100Z/
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
423 AM AST THU MAR 29 2012

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

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED TODAY... INCREASING TO 8
  FEET ON FRIDAY.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-291630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120331T0700Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
423 AM AST THU MAR 29 2012

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

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED TODAY...INCREASING TO
  8 FEET ON FRIDAY.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ722-291630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.120329T1300Z-120331T0700Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
423 AM AST THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 AM AST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED TODAY... 
  INCREASING TO 8 FEET ON FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-725-742-291630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.120329T1300Z-120331T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
423 AM AST THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED TODAY... INCREASING TO 8
  FEET ON FRIDAY.

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.

&&

$$
771 
WHCA72 TJSJ 291455
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1055 AM AST THU MAR 29 2012

...HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.NORTH SWELLS WILL PEAK TODAY AND BEGIN TO SUBSIDE TONIGHT.

AMZ735-292300-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.120329T1900Z-120330T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1055 AM AST THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM AST FRIDAY...

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

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ745-292300-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.120329T1900Z-120330T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1055 AM AST THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM AST FRIDAY...

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

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED TODAY IN NORTH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-722-292300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120331T0700Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1055 AM AST THU MAR 29 2012

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

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 6 TO 8 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-725-741-742-292300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120331T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
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-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1055 AM AST THU MAR 29 2012

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

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 6 TO 8 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$
152 
WHCA72 TJSJ 292047
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
447 PM AST THU MAR 29 2012

...HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.NORTH SWELLS WILL PEAK TODAY AND BEGIN TO SUBSIDE TONIGHT.

AMZ710-722-300500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120331T0700Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
447 PM AST THU MAR 29 2012

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

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 6 TO 8 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-725-741-742-300500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120331T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
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-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
447 PM AST THU MAR 29 2012

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

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 6 TO 8 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ735-300500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120330T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
447 PM AST THU MAR 29 2012

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

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ745-300500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120330T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
447 PM AST THU MAR 29 2012

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

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED TODAY IN NORTH 
  SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$
103 
WHCA72 TJSJ 300242
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1042 PM AST THU MAR 29 2012

...HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.NORTH SWELLS WILL PEAK TODAY AND BEGIN TO SUBSIDE TONIGHT.

AMZ710-722-301045-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120331T0700Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1042 PM AST THU MAR 29 2012

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

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 6 TO 8 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-725-741-742-301045-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120331T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
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-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1042 PM AST THU MAR 29 2012

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

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 6 TO 8 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ735-300700-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120330T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1042 PM AST THU MAR 29 2012

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

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ745-301045-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120330T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1042 PM AST THU MAR 29 2012

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

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED TODAY IN NORTH 
  SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$
916 
WHCA72 TJSJ 300440 AAA
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1240 AM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.NORTH SWELLS WILL PEAK TODAY AND BEGIN TO SUBSIDE TONIGHT.

AMZ735-300545-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120330T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1240 AM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELED...

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

SEAS ARE NO LONGER 7 FEET IN THE NEAR SHORE WATERS SOUTH OF
PUERTO RICO.

$$

AMZ710-722-301245-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120331T0400Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1240 AM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 6 TO 8 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-725-741-742-301245-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120330T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
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-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1240 AM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 6 TO 8 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ745-301245-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120330T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1240 AM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AST TODAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED TODAY IN NORTH 
  SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$
929 
WHCA72 TJSJ 300445 CCA
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1244 AM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.NORTH SWELLS HAVE PEAKED AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUBSIDE TODAY.

AMZ735-300545-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120330T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1244 AM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELED...

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

SEAS ARE NO LONGER 7 FEET IN THE NEAR SHORE WATERS SOUTH OF
PUERTO RICO.

$$

AMZ710-722-301300-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120331T0400Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1244 AM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 6 TO 8 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-725-741-742-301300-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120330T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
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-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1244 AM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 6 TO 8 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ745-301300-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120330T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1244 AM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AST TODAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED TODAY IN NORTH 
  SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$
949 
WHCA72 TJSJ 300826
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
426 AM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.NORTH SWELLS HAVE PEAKED AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUBSIDE TODAY.

AMZ710-722-301630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120331T0400Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
426 AM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 6 TO 8 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-725-741-742-301630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120330T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
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-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
426 AM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 6 TO 7 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ745-301600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120330T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
426 AM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AST TODAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED TODAY IN NORTH 
  SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$
662 
WHCA72 TJSJ 301414
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1014 AM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.NORTH SWELLS HAVE PEAKED AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUBSIDE TODAY.

AMZ710-722-302215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120331T0400Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1014 AM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 6 TO 8 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-725-741-742-302200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120330T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
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-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1014 AM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 6 TO 7 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ745-301600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120330T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1014 AM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AST TODAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS AT 16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET EXPECTED TODAY IN NORTH 
  SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$
019 
WHCA72 TJSJ 301926
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
326 PM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...SEAS HAVE DROPPED BELOW 7 FEET...

.SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO IMPROVE OVER THE WEEKEND.

AMZ710-722-302030-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120331T0400Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
326 PM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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



$$

AMZ712-715-725-741-742-302030-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-120330T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
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-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
326 PM AST FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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



$$

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 27, 9:32 PM CDT, 5 hours 59 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 27, 9:32 PM CDT, 5 hours 59 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1032 PM AST TUE MAR 27 2012

.UPDATE...UPPER LEVEL TROUGH WILL CONTINUE TO DOMINATE THE REGION
OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. A SHEARLINE WILL MOVE ACROSS THE AREA
TONIGHT WITH WINDS SHIFTING FROM THE NORTH ON WEDNESDAY. EXPECT A
FEW SHOWERS TO DEVELOP ALONG THE ATLANTIC COAST OVERNIGHT AND THEN
ACROSS THE CORDILLERA AND THE SOUTH COAST TOMORROW AFTERNOON.

&&

.AVIATION...VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED AT ALL TAF SITES UNTIL 28/16Z.
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP AFTER 28/16Z PRODUCING
MOUNTAIN OBSCURATIONS AND SCATTERED MVFR CONDITIONS IN AND AROUND
TJPS AND TJMZ THROUGH ABOUT 28/22Z.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 313 PM AST TUE MAR 27 2012/

SYNOPSIS...LARGE UPPER TROUGH ACROSS THE WESTERN ATLANTIC WILL
CONTINUE TO DOMINATE THE REGION INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. A SHEARLINE
WILL MOVE ACROSS THE AREA TONIGHT BUT ACTUAL COLD FRONT WILL STALL
JUST NORTH OF THE AREA THURSDAY NIGHT.

DISCUSSION...NUMEROUS SHOWERS DEVELOPED ACROSS THE CORDILLERA
CENTRAL WITH VERY HEAVY RAIN. THESE SHOWERS ARE EXPECTED TO
DISSIPATED NEAR SUNSET. THROUGHINESS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE
REGION DURING THE NEXT FEW DAYS...WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE
DEVELOPMENT OF SHOWERS ACROSS THE INTERIOR SECTION OF PUERTO
RICO. VERY LIGHT WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO PREVAIL ACROSS THE REGION
THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL INCREASE
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AS HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM BUILDS ACROSS THE
WESTERN ATLANTIC. IN THE LONG TERM...NO SIGNIFICANT WEATHER EVENTS
ARE FORECAST TO AFFECT THE LOCAL REGION.

AVIATION...VCTS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS TJMZ AND TJPS THROUGH AT
LEAST 27/22Z. ELSEWHERE VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
SJU  75  82  73  82 /  30  30  50  40
STT  74  83  74  83 /  30  30  50  40

&&

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

10/23
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 27, 4:29 AM CDT, 23 hours 2 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
529 AM AST TUE MAR 27 2012

AMZ710>745-PRZ001>013-280930-
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-
529 AM AST TUE MAR 27 2012

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
PERIODS OF MODERATE TO LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL WILL REMAIN POSSIBLE
ESPECIALLY ACROSS THE INTERIOR SECTIONS OF PUERTO RICO AND ALONG THE
CORDILLERA CENTRAL THIS AFTERNOON. THE MAIN CONCERN TODAY WILL BE
THE SLOW MOVEMENT OF THESE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS...WHICH
COULD PRODUCE HIGH RAINFALL ACCUMULATIONS ALONG THE CORDILLERA
CENTRAL. THIS SCENARIO WILL RESULT IN QUICK RISES IN RIVERS...STREAMS
AND CREEKS...AS WELL AS INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR URBAN FLOODING.
ALSO...THE THREAT OF MUDSLIDES WILL ALSO CONTINUE IN AREAS OF
STEEP TERRAIN WHERE SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL HAS OCCURRED IN RECENT
DAYS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

ANY REPORTS OF SIGNIFICANT WEATHER OR FLOOD PROBLEMS WOULD BE
GREATLY APPRECIATED.

AMZ715-725-VIZ001-002-280930-
ST. THOMAS ST. JOHN ADJACENT ISLANDS-ST CROIX-
NEARSHORE ATLANTIC AND ADJACENT CARIBBEAN COASTAL WATERS-
529 AM AST TUE MAR 27 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 ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER ANTICIPATED 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 27, 8:07 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ5 hr
Mar 27, 9:50 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningJSJ3 hr
Mar 28, 12:58 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ111 min
Mar 28, 1:42 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Mar 28, 2:45 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ5 hr
Mar 28, 3:53 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Mar 28, 4:04 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Mar 28, 5:04 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ116 min
Mar 28, 5:10 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ3 hr
Mar 28, 5:33 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ117 min
Mar 28, 6:07 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ2 hr
Mar 28, 6:33 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Mar 28, 6:52 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningJSJ21 hr

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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.