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Small Craft Advisory 34, NWS JSJ

August 2, 2012

NWS JSJ issued this small craft advisory at Aug 2, 2012, 3:39 PM CDT. It took effect at Aug 3, 2012, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 42 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 2, 2012, 3:39 PM CDT (20:39 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 3, 2012, 5:00 PM CDT
Expired
Aug 5, 2012, 11:00 AM CDT
In force
42 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

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

039 
WHCA72 TJSJ 022039
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
439 PM AST THU AUG 2 2012

...ROUGH SEAS EXPECTED STARTING FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO WILL MOVE INTO THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SEA
FRIDAY AND GENERATE WINDY CONDITIONS AND ROUGH SEAS ACROSS THE
CARIBBEAN COASTAL WATERS AND ANEGADA PASSAGE.

AMZ722-732-030445-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T0100Z-120806T0100Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
439 PM AST THU AUG 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM FRIDAY TO 9 PM AST
SUNDAY...

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

* WINDS...WINDS UP TO 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
182 
WHCA72 TJSJ 030250
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1050 PM AST THU AUG 2 2012

...ROUGH SEAS EXPECTED STARTING FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO WILL MOVE INTO THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SEA
FRIDAY AND GENERATE WINDY CONDITIONS AND VERY ROUGH SEAS ACROSS
THE CARIBBEAN COASTAL WATERS AND ANEGADA PASSAGE.

AMZ710-725-741-031100-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T0400Z-120805T1600Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1050 PM AST THU AUG 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT TO
NOON AST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT TO NOON
AST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...WINDS UP TO 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 6 TO 8 FEET FRIDAY NIGHT AND 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.

&&

$$

AMZ735-031100-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T0600Z-120805T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1050 PM AST THU AUG 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO NOON AST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO NOON AST
SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO AROUND 25 KNOTS FRIDAY NIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 8 TO 10 FEET 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.

&&

$$

AMZ722-031100-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120803T2200Z-120805T0400Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1050 PM AST THU AUG 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO
MIDNIGHT AST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO AROUND 25 KNOTS FRIDAY NIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 8 TO 10 FEET 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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-031100-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120803T2200Z-120805T1600Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
1050 PM AST THU AUG 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO NOON
AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO AROUND 25 KNOTS FRIDAY NIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 8 TO 10 FEET 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.

&&

$$
066 
WHCA72 TJSJ 030918
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
518 AM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...INCREASING FRESH TO STRONG WINDS AND BUILDING HAZARDOUS SEAS
EXPECTED STARTING TONIGHT...

.TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO WILL MOVE ACROSS THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN
TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY...WITH INCREASING FRESH TO STRONG WINDS AND
BUILDING HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED ACROSS MOST OF THE LOCAL COASTAL
WATERS.

AMZ715-031730-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T1000Z-120805T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
518 AM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM AST
SUNDAY...

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

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 17 TO 22 KNOTS TONIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 5 TO 7 FEET TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ745-031730-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T1600Z-120805T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
518 AM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO NOON AST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO NOON AST
SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 19 TO 24 KNOTS SATURDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 6 TO 8 FEET SATURDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-742-031730-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T1500Z-120804T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
518 AM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM AST SATURDAY THROUGH
10 PM AST SATURDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM AST SATURDAY THROUGH
10 PM AST SATURDAY NIGHT.

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 19 TO 25 KNOTS SATURDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET 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.

&&

$$

AMZ722-031730-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120803T2200Z-120805T1000Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
518 AM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 19 TO 26 KNOTS TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 7 TO 10 FEET TONIGHT AND 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.

&&

$$

AMZ725-031730-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T0400Z-120805T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
518 AM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 AM AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 17 TO 23 KNOTS TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 7 TO 9 FEET 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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-031730-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120803T2200Z-120805T1600Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
518 AM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 21 TO 27 KNOTS TONIGHT THROUGH
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 8 TO 10 FEET SATURDAY AND
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-741-031730-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T0400Z-120805T1600Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
518 AM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 18 TO 27 KNOTS TONIGHT THROUGH
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 6 TO 9 FEET TONIGHT THROUGH
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ735-031730-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T0600Z-120805T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
518 AM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO
NOON AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 19 TO 27 KNOTS TONIGHT THROUGH
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 6 TO 9 FEET TONIGHT THROUGH
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$
299 
WHCA72 TJSJ 031616
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1216 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...INCREASING FRESH TO STRONG WINDS AND BUILDING HAZARDOUS SEAS
EXPECTED STARTING TONIGHT...

.TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO WILL MOVE ACROSS THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN
TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY...WITH INCREASING FRESH TO STRONG WINDS...
THUNDERSTORMS...SQUALLS AND BUILDING HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED
ACROSS THE LOCAL COASTAL WATERS.

AMZ722-040015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120803T2200Z-120805T1000Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1216 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 19 TO 26 KNOTS TONIGHT AND 
  SATURDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 7 TO 10 FEET TONIGHT AND 
  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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-040015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120803T2200Z-120805T1600Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
1216 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 21 TO 27 KNOTS TONIGHT THROUGH 
  SATURDAY NIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 8 TO 10 FEET SATURDAY AND 
  SATURDAY NIGHT. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ725-040015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T0400Z-120805T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
1216 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 AM AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 17 TO 23 KNOTS TONIGHT AND 
  SATURDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 7 TO 9 FEET 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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-741-040015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T0400Z-120805T1600Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1216 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 18 TO 27 KNOTS TONIGHT THROUGH 
  SATURDAY NIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 6 TO 9 FEET TONIGHT THROUGH 
  SATURDAY NIGHT. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ735-040015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T0600Z-120805T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1216 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO
NOON AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 19 TO 27 KNOTS TONIGHT THROUGH 
  SATURDAY NIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 6 TO 9 FEET TONIGHT THROUGH 
  SATURDAY NIGHT. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ715-040015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T1000Z-120805T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
1216 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO
6 AM AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 17 TO 22 KNOTS TONIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 5 TO 7 FEET TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ745-040015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T1600Z-120805T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1216 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO
NOON AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 19 TO 24 KNOTS SATURDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 6 TO 8 FEET SATURDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-742-040015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T1500Z-120804T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1216 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO NOON AST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 19 TO 25 KNOTS SATURDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET 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.

&&

$$
440 
WHCA72 TJSJ 032041
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
441 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...INCREASING FRESH TO STRONG WINDS...SQUALLY CONDITIONS AND 
BUILDING HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED STARTING TONIGHT...

.TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO WILL MOVE ACROSS THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN
TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY. THIS WILL BRING INCREASING FRESH TO STRONG
WINDS...THUNDERSTORMS...SQUALLS AND BUILDING HAZARDOUS SEAS ACROSS
THE LOCAL WATERS.

AMZ722-040445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120803T2200Z-120805T1000Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
441 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 19 TO 26 KNOTS TONIGHT AND 
  SATURDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 7 TO 10 FEET TONIGHT AND 
  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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-040445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120803T2200Z-120805T1600Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
441 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 21 TO 27 KNOTS TONIGHT THROUGH 
  SATURDAY NIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 8 TO 10 FEET SATURDAY AND 
  SATURDAY NIGHT. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ725-040445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T0400Z-120805T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
441 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 AM AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 17 TO 23 KNOTS TONIGHT AND 
  SATURDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 7 TO 9 FEET 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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-741-040445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T0400Z-120805T1600Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
441 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 18 TO 27 KNOTS TONIGHT THROUGH 
  SATURDAY NIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 6 TO 9 FEET TONIGHT THROUGH 
  SATURDAY NIGHT. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ735-040445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T0600Z-120805T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
441 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO
NOON AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 19 TO 27 KNOTS TONIGHT THROUGH 
  SATURDAY NIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 6 TO 9 FEET TONIGHT THROUGH 
  SATURDAY NIGHT. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ715-040445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T1000Z-120805T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
441 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO
6 AM AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 17 TO 22 KNOTS TONIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 5 TO 7 FEET TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ745-040445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T1600Z-120805T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
441 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO
NOON AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 19 TO 24 KNOTS SATURDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 6 TO 8 FEET SATURDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-742-040445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T1500Z-120804T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
441 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO NOON AST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING TO 19 TO 25 KNOTS SATURDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET 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.

&&

$$
070 
WHCA72 TJSJ 040225
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1025 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...VERY WINDY CONDITIONS AND VERY ROUGH SEAS THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT..

.TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE ACROSS THE EASTERN
CARIBBEAN THROUGH SATURDAY. THIS WILL BRING STRONG WINDS AND
HAZARDOUS SEAS ACROSS THE LOCAL WATERS.

AMZ715-725-041030-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T0300Z-120805T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
1025 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS UP TO 25 KNOTS THROUGH SATURDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 7 TO 9 FEET 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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-735-741-041030-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T0300Z-120805T1600Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1025 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

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

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING 20 TO 25 KNOTS THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 6 TO 9 FEET THROUGH SATURDAY
  NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-041030-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T0600Z-120804T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1025 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM AST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS SATURDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING 5 TO 6 FEET 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.

&&

$$

AMZ742-041030-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T0900Z-120805T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1025 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM
AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING 20 TO 25 KNOTS SATURDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET 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.

&&

$$

AMZ745-041030-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T1200Z-120805T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1025 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO NOON
AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING 20 TO 25 KNOTS SATURDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 6 TO 8 FEET SATURDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ722-041030-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T1000Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1025 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING 20 TO 25 KNOTS SATURDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING TO 7 TO 10 FEET OVERNIGHT. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-041030-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T1600Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
1025 PM AST FRI AUG 3 2012

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

* WINDS...WINDS INCREASING 25 TO 30 KNOTS OVERNIGHT THROUGH
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING 9 TO 10 FEET 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.

&&

$$
781 
WHCA72 TJSJ 040934
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
534 AM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

...FRESH TO STRONG WINDS AND HAZARDOUS SEAS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH
AT LEAST LATE TONIGHT...

.TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE ACROSS THE EASTERN
CARIBBEAN THROUGH TONIGHT. THIS WILL BRING FRESH TO STRONG WINDS
AND HAZARDOUS SEAS TO ALL OF THE LOCAL WATERS.

AMZ712-715-722-041745-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
534 AM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...WINDS 18 TO 26 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS 5 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ725-041745-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
534 AM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

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

* WINDS...WINDS 21 TO 26 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-732-735-741-041745-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T1600Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
534 AM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

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

* WINDS...WINDS 20 TO 29 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS 5 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ742-041745-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
534 AM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

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

* WINDS...WINDS 18 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS 3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ745-041745-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.120804T1200Z-120805T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
534 AM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

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

* WINDS...WINDS 20 TO 27 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS 4 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.

&&

$$
670 
WHCA72 TJSJ 041451
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1051 AM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

...FRESH TO STRONG WINDS AND HAZARDOUS SEAS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH
AT LEAST LATE TONIGHT...

.TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE ACROSS THE EASTERN
CARIBBEAN THROUGH TONIGHT. THIS WILL BRING FRESH TO STRONG WINDS
AND HAZARDOUS SEAS TO ALL OF THE LOCAL WATERS.

AMZ712-715-722-042300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1051 AM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...WINDS 18 TO 26 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS 5 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ725-042300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
1051 AM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

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

* WINDS...WINDS 21 TO 26 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-732-735-741-745-042300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T1600Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1051 AM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

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

* WINDS...WINDS 20 TO 29 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS 5 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ742-042300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1051 AM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

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

* WINDS...WINDS 18 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS 3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$
874 
WHCA72 TJSJ 042047
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
447 PM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

...FRESH TO STRONG WINDS AND HAZARDOUS SEAS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH
AT LEAST LATE TONIGHT...

.TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE ACROSS THE CENTRAL
CARIBBEAN THROUGH SUNDAY. THIS WILL BRING FRESH TO STRONG WINDS
AND HAZARDOUS SEAS TO THE LOCAL WATERS.

AMZ725-050500-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
447 PM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS 21 TO 26 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-732-735-741-745-050500-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T1800Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
447 PM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WINDS 20 TO 29 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS 5 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ742-050000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
447 PM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...WINDS 18 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS 3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-722-050000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
447 PM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...WINDS 18 TO 26 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS 5 TO 10 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.

&&

$$
230 
WHCA72 TJSJ 050255
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1055 PM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

...FRESH TO STRONG WINDS AND HAZARDOUS SEAS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

.TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE ACROSS THE CENTRAL
CARIBBEAN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY. THIS WILL KEEP FRESH TO STRONG WINDS
AND HAZARDOUS SEAS ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN WATERS THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING.

AMZ725-050400-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
1055 PM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS AND SEAS ARE NOW BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA.

$$

AMZ710-732-735-741-745-051100-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T1600Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1055 PM AST SAT AUG 4 2012

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

* WINDS...WINDS 20 TO 24 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS 5 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.

&&

$$
365 
WHCA72 TJSJ 050806
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
406 AM AST SUN AUG 5 2012

...HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAIN ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN WATERS OF SOUTHERN
PUERTO RICO AND THE MONA PASSAGE THROUGH LATE THIS MORNING...

.TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE WEST ACROSS THE
CENTRAL CARIBBEAN TODAY. LINGERING SWELLS OF THIS SYSTEM WILL
CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE CARIBBEAN WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO
AND THE MONA PASSAGE THROUGH AT LEAST LATE THIS MORNING.

AMZ710-050915-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T1600Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
406 AM AST SUN AUG 5 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

AMZ745-051000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
406 AM AST SUN AUG 5 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...WINDS 17 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-735-741-051600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T1600Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
406 AM AST SUN AUG 5 2012

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

* WINDS...WINDS 17 TO 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$
022 
WHCA72 TJSJ 050808
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
408 AM AST SUN AUG 5 2012

...HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAIN ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN WATERS OF SOUTHERN
PUERTO RICO AND THE MONA PASSAGE THROUGH LATE THIS MORNING...

.TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE WEST ACROSS THE
CENTRAL CARIBBEAN TODAY. LINGERING SWELLS OF THIS SYSTEM WILL
CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE CARIBBEAN WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO
AND THE MONA PASSAGE THROUGH AT LEAST LATE THIS MORNING.

AMZ745-051000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
408 AM AST SUN AUG 5 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...WINDS 17 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-735-741-051600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T1600Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
408 AM AST SUN AUG 5 2012

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

* WINDS...WINDS 17 TO 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$
183 
WHCA72 TJSJ 051419
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1019 AM AST SUN AUG 5 2012

...HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAIN ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN WATERS OF SOUTHERN
PUERTO RICO AND THE MONA PASSAGE THROUGH LATE THIS MORNING...

.TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE WEST ACROSS THE
CENTRAL CARIBBEAN TODAY. LINGERING SWELLS OF THIS SYSTEM WILL
CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE CARIBBEAN WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO
AND THE MONA PASSAGE THROUGH AT LEAST LATE THIS MORNING.

AMZ732-735-741-051600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-120805T1600Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1019 AM AST SUN AUG 5 2012

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

* WINDS...WINDS 17 TO 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

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 Aug 2, 2:06 PM CDT, 1 hour 33 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 2, 2:06 PM CDT, 1 hour 33 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
306 PM AST THU AUG 2 2012

.SYNOPSIS...MID TO UPPER LEVEL HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE WILL MAINTAIN ITS
HOLD ACROSS THE REGION THROUGH FRIDAY. TUTT LOW ACROSS THE CENTRAL
ATLANTIC IS HOWEVER FORECAST TO SLOWLY RETROGRESS WEST AND GRADUALLY
ERODE THE UPPER RIDGE BY EARLY NEXT WEEK. BASED ON THE LATEST
INFORMATION FROM THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER...AT 2 PM AST...THE
CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIVE WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 13.1
NORTH...LONGITUDE 55.3 WEST AND MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 20 MPH.
THE DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARDS THE WEST AND THIS MOTION IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. BASED ON THIS
TRACK...THE SYSTEM WILL ENTER AND MOVE ACROSS THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN
LATE FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...BRINGING INCREASINGLY BREEZY TO WINDY
CONDITIONS TO THE LOCAL REGION. THIS FEATURE IS EXPECTED TO ALSO
BRING AND INCREASE IN TROPICAL MOISTURE AND THUS INCREASE THE
CHANCE FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER ACROSS THE FORECAST AREA AT LEAST
OVER THE NEXT 48 HOURS.

&&

.DISCUSSION...THE COMBINATION OF MID TO UPPER LEVEL RIDGE AND AN
OVERALL DRY AND MORE STABLE AIR MASS...RESULTED IN A MOSTLY FAIR
WEATHER PATTERN ACROSS THE REGION TODAY. EXPECT THESE CONDITIONS
TO PERSIST THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. HOWEVER...A FEW EARLY MORNING
PASSING SHOWERS MAY AFFECT THE EAST COASTAL SECTIONS OF SOME OF
THE ISLANDS...FOLLOWED BY LIMITED SHOWER AND/OR AN ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORM ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THIS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A
GRADUAL INCREASE IN TROPICAL MOISTURE LATE FRIDAY AND CONTINUING
THROUGH SATURDAY WITH THE APPROACH OF THE PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED
TROPICAL DEPRESSION.

BASED ON THE LATEST FORECAST TRAJECTORY...THE DEPRESSION IS EXPECTED
TO MOVE ACROSS THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...
WITH THE MAIN MOISTURE FIELD OF THE DEPRESSION FORECAST TO REMAIN
MAINLY SOUTH OF THE LOCAL AREA. ITS CURRENT TRACK SHOULD MAKE ITS
CLOSEST APPROACH TO THE ISLAND OF ST CROIX EARLY SATURDAY MORNING
AND PONCE AND PARTS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO BY EARLY SATURDAY
AFTERNOON. HOWEVER...SOME OUTER RAIN BANDS ALONG THE NORTHERN
FRINGES OF THIS FEATURE MAY EVENTUALLY MOVE INTO THE OFF SHORE
CARIBBEAN WATERS BY LATE FRIDAY NIGHT. THIS WILL INITIALLY RESULT
IN INFREQUENT SQUALLS... THEN BECOME MORE FREQUENT ON SATURDAY...
AFFECTING THE VIRGIN ISLANDS LATE FRIDAY OR EARLY SATURDAY
MORNING. THE ACTIVITY WILL THEN SPREAD ACROSS EASTERN AND SOUTHERN
PUERTO RICO BY LATE SATURDAY MORNING AND THE REST OF THE REGION LATER
IN THE DAY. SO FAR AREAS EXPECTED TO BE MOST AFFECTED...WILL BE THE
EASTERN HALF AND SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF PUERTO RICO...AS WELL AS THE
ISLAND OF SAINT CROIX AND A LESSER DEGREE THE NORTHERN VIRGIN ISLANDS.

PRESENT MODEL GUIDANCE HAVE SO FAR COINCIDED ON SUGGESTING THAT
THE INCLEMENT WEATHER AND SQUALLY CONDITIONS WILL AFFECT THE LOCAL
ISLANDS AND SURROUNDING WATERS THROUGH SATURDAY WITH RAPID IMPROVEMENT
BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON. AGAIN THIS IS ALL BASED ON THE PRESENT SCENARIO
AND FORECAST GUIDANCE AND THEREFORE WILL BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED
ON NEW INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AND
HOW THIS FEATURE UNFOLDS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS.

&&

.AVIATION...PREVAILING VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED AT ALL PR AND VI TAF
SITES THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. HOWEVER...AN ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM
OR TWO WILL REMAIN POSSIBLE AT TJMZ THROUGH ABOUT 02/20Z. TROPICAL
DEPRESSION FIVE WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE MAINLY WEST FOR THE NEXT 48 HOURS.
ON THE FORECAST TRACK...THE CENTER OF THE DEPRESSION SHOULD BE NEAR THE
WINDWARD ISLANDS ON FRIDAY...INCREASING LLVL WINDS AND THE SHRA/TSRA
COVERAGE IN AND AROUND TKPK AND TNCM AFT 03/15Z.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
SJU  80  89  78  86 /  10  10  70  70
STT  80  90  80  89 /  20  40  50  50

&&

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

23/09
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 2, 10:34 AM CDT, 5 hours 5 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1134 AM AST THU AUG 2 2012

AMZ710>745-PRZ001>013-031545-
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-
1134 AM AST THU AUG 2 2012

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIVE IS LOCATED ABOUT 450 MILES EAST OF
THE WINDWARD ISLANDS LATE THIS MORNING. TD FIVE IS MOVING
WEST AT AROUND 20 MPH. ON THE OFFICIAL FORECAST TRACK...TROPICAL
DEPRESSION FIVE WILL BE MAKING ITS CLOSEST APPROACH TO PUERTO
RICO ON SATURDAY MORNING. AT THIS TIME...THE MAIN IMPACTS FROM
THIS SYSTEM ARE EXPECTED TO BE ROUGH SEAS ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN
WATERS AND SOME OUTER RAINBANDS THAT MAY REACH PARTS OF PUERTO
RICO AND THE LOCAL ISLANDS SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
NIGHT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT
BE NEEDED TODAY.

AMZ715-725-VIZ001-002-031545-
ST. THOMAS ST. JOHN ADJACENT ISLANDS-ST CROIX-
NEARSHORE ATLANTIC AND ADJACENT CARIBBEAN COASTAL WATERS-
1134 AM AST THU AUG 2 2012

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIVE IS LOCATED ABOUT 450 MILES EAST OF THE
WINDWARD ISLANDS LATE THIS MORNING. TD FIVE IS MOVING WEST AT
AROUND 20 MPH. ON THE OFFICIAL FORECAST TRACK...TROPICAL
DEPRESSION FIVE WILL BE MAKING ITS CLOSEST APPROACH TO THE LOCAL
ISLANDS ON SATURDAY MORNING. AT THIS TIME...THE MAIN IMPACTS FROM
THIS SYSTEM ARE EXPECTED TO BE ROUGH SEAS ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN
WATERS AND SOME OUTER RAINBANDS THAT MAY REACH PARTS OF THE LOCAL
ISLANDS SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT
BE NEEDED TODAY.

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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.