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Small Craft Advisory 43, NWS JSJ

October 24, 2012

NWS JSJ issued this small craft advisory at Oct 24, 2012, 4:01 AM CDT. It took effect at Oct 24, 2012, 8:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 44 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 24, 2012, 4:01 AM CDT (09:01 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 24, 2012, 8:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 26, 2012, 3:50 PM CDT
In force
44 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

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

376 
WHCA72 TJSJ 240901
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
501 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

...TROPICAL STORM SANDY MOVING NORTH THROUGH JAMAICA AND CUBA...

.TROPICAL STORM SANDY IS FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE NEAR
JAMAICA TODAY AND THEN MOVE OVER EASTERN CUBA AND INTO THE
SOUTHWEST ATLANTIC THURSDAY. AS SANDY MOVES INTO THE SOUTHWEST
ATLANTIC...A SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST WIND FLOW AND CHOPPY SEAS WILL
DEVELOP ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS
ARE EXPECTED FOR MOST OF THE LOCAL WATERS FROM TONIGHT THROUGH AT
LEAST SATURDAY.

AMZ741-241715-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T0100Z-121028T1000Z/
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
501 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
AST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM AST
SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS

* WAVES/SEAS...6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-241715-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T0700Z-121028T1000Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
501 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM AST
SUNDAY...

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

* WINDS...UP TO 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...UP 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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-241715-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T1300Z-121028T1000Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
501 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM AST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM AST
SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/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.

&&

$$

AMZ735-742-745-241715-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T1300Z-121028T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
501 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

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

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
SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-241715-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121026T0100Z-121028T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
501 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

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

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

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...UP 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.

&&

$$

AMZ722-241715-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121026T1300Z-121028T1000Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
501 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM AST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM AST
SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...UP TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...UP 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.

&&

$$

AMZ715-725-241715-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121028T0100Z-121028T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
501 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

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

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

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...UP 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.

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
862 
WHCA72 TJSJ 240924 AAA
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
524 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

...TROPICAL STORM SANDY MOVING NORTH THROUGH JAMAICA AND CUBA...

.TROPICAL STORM SANDY IS FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE NEAR
JAMAICA TODAY AND THEN MOVE OVER EASTERN CUBA AND INTO THE
SOUTHWEST ATLANTIC THURSDAY. AS SANDY MOVES INTO THE SOUTHWEST
ATLANTIC...A SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST WIND FLOW AND CHOPPY SEAS WILL
DEVELOP ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED FOR MOST OF THE LOCAL WATERS FROM TONIGHT
THROUGH AT LEAST SATURDAY.

AMZ712-241030-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121026T0100Z-121028T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
524 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA THROUGH
THURSDAY.

$$

AMZ722-241030-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121026T1300Z-121028T1000Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
524 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA THROUGH
THURSDAY.

$$

AMZ715-725-241030-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121028T0100Z-121028T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
524 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA THROUGH
THURSDAY.

$$

AMZ741-241730-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T0100Z-121026T0100Z/
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
524 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 PM AST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS

* WAVES/SEAS...6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-241730-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T0700Z-121026T0100Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
524 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

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

* WINDS...UP TO 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...UP 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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-735-742-745-241730-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T1300Z-121026T0100Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
524 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

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

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/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.

&&

$$
664 
WHCA72 TJSJ 241420
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1020 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

...TROPICAL STORM SANDY MOVING NORTH THROUGH JAMAICA AND CUBA...

.TROPICAL STORM SANDY IS FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE NEAR
JAMAICA LATER TODAY AND THEN MOVE OVER EASTERN CUBA AND INTO THE
SOUTHWEST ATLANTIC THURSDAY. AS SANDY MOVES INTO THE SOUTHWEST
ATLANTIC...A SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST WIND FLOW AND CHOPPY SEAS WILL
DEVELOP ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED FOR MOST OF THE LOCAL WATERS FROM TONIGHT
THROUGH AT LEAST SATURDAY.

AMZ741-242230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T0100Z-121026T0100Z/
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1020 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 PM AST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS

* WAVES/SEAS...6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-242230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T0700Z-121026T0100Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1020 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

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

* WINDS...UP TO 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...UP 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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-735-742-745-242230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T1300Z-121026T0100Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1020 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

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

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/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.

&&

$$
624 
WHCA72 TJSJ 242042
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
442 PM AST WED OCT 24 2012

...TROPICAL STORM SANDY MOVING NORTH THROUGH JAMAICA AND CUBA...

.HURRICANE SANDY WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE NEAR OR OVER JAMAICA
TONIGHT AND OVER EASTERN CUBA AND INTO THE SOUTHWEST ATLANTIC
THURSDAY. AS SANDY MOVES INTO THE SOUTHWEST ATLANTIC...A SOUTH TO
SOUTHEAST WIND FLOW AND CHOPPY SEAS WILL DEVELOP ACROSS THE
COASTAL WATERS. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED FOR
MOST OF THE LOCAL WATERS FROM TONIGHT THROUGH AT LEAST SATURDAY.

AMZ741-250445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T0100Z-121026T0100Z/
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
442 PM AST WED OCT 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 PM AST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...16 TO 22 KNOTS

* WAVES/SEAS...6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-250445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T0700Z-121026T0100Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
442 PM AST WED OCT 24 2012

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

* WINDS...UP TO 23 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...UP 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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-735-742-745-250445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T1300Z-121026T0100Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
442 PM AST WED OCT 24 2012

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

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/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.

&&

$$
189 
WHCA72 TJSJ 242218 CCA
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
617 PM AST WED OCT 24 2012

...HURRICANE STORM SANDY MOVING NORTH THROUGH JAMAICA AND CUBA...

.HURRICANE SANDY WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE NEAR OR OVER JAMAICA
TONIGHT AND OVER EASTERN CUBA AND INTO THE SOUTHWEST ATLANTIC
THURSDAY. AS SANDY MOVES INTO THE SOUTHWEST ATLANTIC...A SOUTH TO
SOUTHEAST WIND FLOW AND CHOPPY SEAS WILL DEVELOP ACROSS THE
COASTAL WATERS. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED FOR
MOST OF THE LOCAL WATERS FROM TONIGHT THROUGH AT LEAST SATURDAY.

AMZ741-250645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T0100Z-121026T0100Z/
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
617 PM AST WED OCT 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 PM AST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...16 TO 22 KNOTS

* WAVES/SEAS...6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-250645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T0700Z-121026T0100Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
617 PM AST WED OCT 24 2012

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

* WINDS...UP TO 23 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...UP 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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-735-742-745-250645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T1300Z-121026T0100Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
617 PM AST WED OCT 24 2012

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

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/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.

&&

$$
204 
WHCA72 TJSJ 250231
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1031 PM AST WED OCT 24 2012

...A MODERATE TO FRESH WIND FLOW AND INCREASINGLY HAZARDOUS SEAS
WILL DEVELOP ACROSS PARTS 0F THE REGIONAL WATERS...

.THE CENTER OF HURRICANE SANDY IS EXPECTED TO MOVE OVER PORTIONS
OF EASTERN CUBA OVERNIGHT...MOVE NEAR OR OVER THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS
THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...AND MOVE NEAR OR OVER THE
NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS ON FRIDAY. AS SANDY MOVES ALONG THIS
TRACK...A MODERATE TO FRESH WIND FLOW AND INCREASINGLY HAZARDOUS
SEAS WILL DEVELOP ACROSS PARTS 0F THE REGIONAL WATERS...WITH SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS EXPECTED FROM EARLY THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH AT LEAST SATURDAY.

AMZ741-251045-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-121026T1300Z/
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1031 PM AST WED OCT 24 2012

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

* WINDS...17 TO 21 KNOTS

* WAVES/SEAS...6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-251045-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T0700Z-121026T1300Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1031 PM AST WED OCT 24 2012

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

* WINDS...17 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-735-742-745-251045-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T1300Z-121026T1300Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1031 PM AST WED OCT 24 2012

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

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/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.

&&

$$
537 
WHCA72 TJSJ 251006
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
606 AM AST THU OCT 25 2012

...A MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG WIND FLOW AND INCREASINGLY HAZARDOUS
SEAS WILL DEVELOP ACROSS PARTS 0F THE REGIONAL WATERS OVER THE NEXT
SEVERAL DAYS...

.THE EYE OF THE NOW CATEGORY TWO HURRICANE SANDY WAS NOW LOCATED 
NEAR 20.9 NORTH...75.8 WEST. SANDY CONTINUED TO MOVE NORTH OFF THE
NORTHEAST COAST OF CUBA AT 5:00 AM AST...AND WILL THEN MOVE NEAR
OR OVER THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS BY TONIGHT...AND MOVE NEAR OR OVER THE
NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS ON FRIDAY. AS SANDY MOVES ALONG THIS TRACK...A
MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG WIND FLOW AND INCREASINGLY HAZARDOUS SEAS
WILL DEVELOP ACROSS PARTS 0F THE REGIONAL WATERS...WITH SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY CONDITIONS EXPECTED FROM TODAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH MUCH
OF THE UPCOMING WEEKEND. IN ADDITION...AN UNUSUAL SOUTHWEST SWELL
GENERATED BY THE NOW HURRICANE SANDY IS EXPECTED TO AFFECT THE
MONA PASSAGE AND CARIBBEAN WATERS THROUGH FRIDAY.

AMZ722-251815-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0044.121026T1900Z-121028T0100Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
606 AM AST THU OCT 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON TO
SATURDAY EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON TO SATURDAY
EVENING. 

* WINDS...15 TO 18 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...INCREASING TO 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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-251815-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121026T1300Z-121028T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
606 AM AST THU OCT 25 2012

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

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

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...INCREASING 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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-741-251815-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-121028T0100Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
606 AM AST THU OCT 25 2012

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

* WINDS...17 TO 22 KNOTS

* WAVES/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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-735-742-745-251815-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121025T1300Z-121028T0100Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
606 AM AST THU OCT 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM AST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/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.

&&

$$
952 
WHCA72 TJSJ 251438
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1038 AM AST THU OCT 25 2012

...A MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG WIND FLOW AND INCREASINGLY
HAZARDOUS SEAS WILL DEVELOP ACROSS PARTS 0F THE REGIONAL WATERS
OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...

.HURRICANE SANDY CONTINUES TO MOVE NORTH OFF THE NORTHEAST COAST
OF CUBA...AND WILL THEN MOVE NEAR OR OVER THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS BY
TONIGHT...AND MOVE NEAR OR OVER THE NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS ON
FRIDAY. AS SANDY MOVES ALONG THIS TRACK...A MODERATE TO LOCALLY
STRONG WIND FLOW AND INCREASINGLY HAZARDOUS SEAS WILL DEVELOP
ACROSS PARTS 0F THE REGIONAL WATERS...WITH SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH MUCH OF THE UPCOMING
WEEKEND. IN ADDITION...AN UNUSUAL SOUTHWEST SWELL GENERATED BY THE
NOW HURRICANE SANDY IS EXPECTED TO AFFECT THE MONA PASSAGE AND
CARIBBEAN WATERS THROUGH FRIDAY.

AMZ710-732-735-741-742-745-252245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-121028T0100Z/
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 NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1038 AM AST THU OCT 25 2012

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

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-252245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121026T1300Z-121028T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1038 AM AST THU OCT 25 2012

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

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...INCREASING 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.

&&

$$

AMZ722-252245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0044.121026T1900Z-121028T0100Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1038 AM AST THU OCT 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO
9 PM AST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...15 TO 18 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...INCREASING TO 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.

&&

$$
796 
WHCA72 TJSJ 252040
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
440 PM AST THU OCT 25 2012

...A MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG WIND FLOW AND INCREASINGLY
HAZARDOUS SEAS WILL DEVELOP ACROSS PARTS 0F THE REGIONAL WATERS
OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...

.HURRICANE SANDY WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE NEAR OR OVER THE CENTRAL
BAHAMAS TONIGHT...AND MOVE NEAR OR OVER THE NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS
ON FRIDAY. AS SANDY MOVES ALONG THIS TRACK...A MODERATE TO LOCALLY
STRONG WIND FLOW AND INCREASINGLY HAZARDOUS SEAS WILL DEVELOP
ACROSS PARTS 0F THE REGIONAL WATERS...WITH SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH MUCH OF THE UPCOMING
WEEKEND. IN ADDITION...AN UNUSUAL SOUTHWEST SWELL GENERATED BY THE
NOW HURRICANE SANDY IS EXPECTED TO AFFECT THE MONA PASSAGE AND
CARIBBEAN WATERS THROUGH FRIDAY.

AMZ710-732-735-741-742-745-260445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-121028T0100Z/
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 NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
440 PM AST THU OCT 25 2012

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

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-260445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121026T1300Z-121028T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
440 PM AST THU OCT 25 2012

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

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...INCREASING 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.

&&

$$

AMZ722-260445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0044.121026T1900Z-121028T0100Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
440 PM AST THU OCT 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO
9 PM AST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...15 TO 18 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...INCREASING TO 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.

&&

$$
586 
WHCA72 TJSJ 260159
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
959 PM AST THU OCT 25 2012

...A MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG WIND FLOW AND INCREASINGLY
HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED ACROSS THE REGIONAL WATERS...

.HURRICANE SANDY WILL CONTINUE MOVING THROUGH THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS
AND INTO THE NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS TONIGHT...AND MOVE NEAR THE
NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS ON FRIDAY. AS SANDY MOVES ALONG THIS TRACK...
A MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG WIND FLOW AND INCREASINGLY HAZARDOUS
SEAS EXPECTED ACROSS PARTS 0F THE REGIONAL WATERS. IN ADDITION...
AN UNUSUAL SOUTHWEST SWELL GENERATED BY HURRICANE SANDY IS
EXPECTED TO AFFECT THE MONA PASSAGE AND CARIBBEAN WATERS THROUGH
FRIDAY.

AMZ710-732-735-741-742-745-261000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-121028T0100Z/
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 NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
959 PM AST THU OCT 25 2012

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

* WINDS...16 TO 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-261000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121026T1300Z-121028T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
959 PM AST THU OCT 25 2012

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

* WINDS...16 TO 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...INCREASING 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ722-261000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0044.121026T1900Z-121028T0100Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
959 PM AST THU OCT 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO
9 PM AST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...15 TO 17 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...INCREASING TO 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.

&&

$$
514 
WHCA72 TJSJ 260441 CCA
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1241 AM AST FRI OCT 26 2012

...A MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG WIND FLOW AND INCREASINGLY
HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED ACROSS THE REGIONAL WATERS...

.HURRICANE SANDY WILL CONTINUE MOVING THROUGH THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS
AND INTO THE NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS TONIGHT...AND MOVE NEAR THE
NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS ON FRIDAY. AS SANDY MOVES ALONG THIS TRACK...
A MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG WIND FLOW AND INCREASINGLY HAZARDOUS
SEAS EXPECTED ACROSS PARTS OF THE REGIONAL WATERS. IN ADDITION...
AN UNUSUAL SOUTHWEST SWELL GENERATED BY HURRICANE SANDY IS
EXPECTED TO AFFECT THE MONA PASSAGE AND CARIBBEAN WATERS THROUGH
FRIDAY.

AMZ710-732-735-741-742-745-261300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-121028T0100Z/
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 NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1241 AM AST FRI OCT 26 2012

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

* WINDS...16 TO 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-261300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121026T1300Z-121028T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1241 AM AST FRI OCT 26 2012

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

* WINDS...16 TO 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...INCREASING 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ722-261300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0044.121026T1900Z-121028T0100Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1241 AM AST FRI OCT 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO
9 PM AST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...15 TO 17 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...INCREASING TO 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.

&&

$$
930 
WHCA72 TJSJ 260516 CCA
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
110 AM AST FRI OCT 26 2012

...A MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG WIND FLOW AND INCREASINGLY
HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED ACROSS THE REGIONAL WATERS...

.HURRICANE SANDY WILL CONTINUE MOVING THROUGH THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS
AND INTO THE NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS TONIGHT AND FRIDAY. AS SANDY
MOVES ALONG THIS TRACK... A MODERATE TO FRESH WIND FLOW
AND INCREASINGLY HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED ACROSS PARTS OF THE
REGIONAL WATERS. IN ADDITION... AN UNUSUAL SOUTHWEST SWELL
GENERATED BY HURRICANE SANDY IS EXPECTED TO AFFECT THE MONA
PASSAGE AND CARIBBEAN WATERS THROUGH FRIDAY.

AMZ710-732-735-741-742-745-261345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-121028T0100Z/
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 NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
110 AM AST FRI OCT 26 2012

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

* WINDS...16 TO 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-261345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121026T1300Z-121028T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
110 AM AST FRI OCT 26 2012

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

* WINDS...16 TO 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...INCREASING 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ722-261345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0044.121026T1900Z-121028T0100Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
110 AM AST FRI OCT 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO
9 PM AST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...15 TO 17 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...INCREASING TO 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.

&&

$$
709 
WHCA72 TJSJ 260821
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
421 AM AST FRI OCT 26 2012

...A MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG WIND FLOW AND INCREASINGLY
HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED ACROSS THE REGIONAL WATERS...

.HURRICANE SANDY WILL CONTINUE MOVING THROUGH THE NORTHWESTERN
BAHAMAS TO THE NORTHWEST TODAY AND THEN NORTHEASTWARD TOMORROW. AS SANDY
MOVES ALONG THIS TRACK...A MODERATE TO FRESH WIND FLOW AND
INCREASINGLY HAZARDOUS SEAS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS PARTS OF THE
REGIONAL WATERS. IN ADDITION...AN UNUSUAL SOUTHWEST SWELL
GENERATED BY HURRICANE SANDY IS EXPECTED TO AFFECT THE MONA
PASSAGE AND CARIBBEAN WATERS TODAY.

AMZ722-260930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0044.121026T1900Z-121028T0100Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
421 AM AST FRI OCT 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELED...

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

WINDS AND SEAS ARE NO LONGER EXPECTED TO EXCEED 21 KNOTS OR 6
FEET.

$$

AMZ710-732-735-741-742-745-261630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-121027T1600Z/
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 NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
421 AM AST FRI OCT 26 2012

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

* WINDS...15 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-261630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.121026T1300Z-121027T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
421 AM AST FRI OCT 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON AST SATURDAY EXTREME WESTERN END ONLY...

* WINDS...16 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...INCREASING 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.

&&

$$
346 
WHCA72 TJSJ 261424
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1024 AM AST FRI OCT 26 2012

...SEAS HAVE DIMINISHED BUT EXPECTED TO BUILD AGAIN SATURDAY NIGHT...

.SOUTHWEST SWELLS ARE DIMINISHING BUT LARGER NORTHWEST SWELLS WILL
START ARRIVING INTO THE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS AND MONA PASSAGE
SATURDAY NIGHT.

AMZ710-712-732-735-741-742-745-262230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-121027T1600Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
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 NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1024 AM AST FRI OCT 26 2012

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

* WINDS...15 TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/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.

&&

$$
252 
WHCA72 TJSJ 262050
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
450 PM AST FRI OCT 26 2012

...SOUTHWEST SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO SUBSIDE TONIGHT...

.SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES CANCELLED AS SOUTHWEST SWELLS HAVE SUBSIDED...
AND LARGER NORTHWEST SWELL EVENT ASSOCIATED WITH SANDY HAVE BEEN
DELAYED TO MONDAY.

AMZ710-712-732-735-741-742-745-262200-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-121027T1600Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
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 NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
450 PM AST FRI OCT 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES CANCELLED AS SOUTHWEST SWELLS HAVE
SUBSIDED...HOWEVER SMALL BOAT OPERATOR SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION
ACROSS MOST OF THE 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 Oct 24, 3:10 AM CDT, 51 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 24, 3:10 AM CDT, 51 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
410 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

.DISCUSSION...TROPICAL STORM SANDY SPREADING BANDING SHOWERS INTO
THE SOUND END OF MONA PASSAGE. EXPECT SOME OF THESE TO GRADUALLY
WORK TOWARDS PR BUT DO NOT EXPECT ENOUGH TO BE A FLOODING THREAT
TODAY. FAIRLY THICK CIRRUS SHOULD HOLD AFTERNOON CONVECTION DOWN
SLIGHTLY THIS AFTERNOON ESPECIALLY ON NORTH SIDE OF MAINLAND PR
WHILE MORE WINDWARD SOUTH SIDE OF PR WILL SEE MORE.

PRECIPITABLE WATER TO HOLD NEAR 2 INCHES AT THE OUTSKIRTS
OF SANDY UNTIL LOW LEVEL WINDS VEER SLIGHTLY MORE TO THE SOUTH
EARLY ON THU. A LITTLE INCREASE IN PRECIPITABLE WATER AND A
GREATER UPSLOPE COMPONENT MAKE NUMEROUS SHOWERS MORE LIKELY FOR
CORDILLERA SOUTH TO THE COAST ON THU/FRI.

&&

.MARINE...BUOY 59 HAS REACHED 23 KNOTS SUSTAINED...A LITTLE ABOVE
GUIDANCE BUT EXPECT WINDS THAT STRONG TO SKIRT A LITTLE WEST OF SJU
MARINE ZONES AS SANDY MOVES NORTH OVER JAMAICA TODAY. ENOUGH WINDS
ARE PRESENT TO BUILD CHOPPY SEAS BOTH NORTH AND SOUTH OF ISLANDS.
SO SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY ISSUED BY TONIGHT.

&&

.AVIATION...SCT-BKN MID-UPPER LEVEL CLD LYRS BTW FL100-FL250 FM
TROPICAL STORM SANDY WILL CONTINUE TO SPREAD ACROSS THE FLYING AREA
FROM THE SOUTHWEST. FEW-ISOLD PASSING SHOWERS AND L/LVL SCT CLD LYRS
BTW FL020-FL050 WILL REMAIN PSBL IN AND AROUND TJSJ...TIST...TISX
AND TNCM/TKPK THROUGH ABOUT 24/15Z. L/LVL WNDS SFC-FL100 MAINLY FM
EAST SOUTHEAST AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS...THEN VEERING W/HT BCMG MORE SLY
AND FAIRLY LGT WNDS WITH WND SPD LESS THAN 10 KTS UP TO FL250.NO
SIGNIFICANT OPERATIONAL WEATHER IMPACTS ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
SJU  88  78  87  78 /  30  20  40  30
STT  87  77  88  79 /  10  30  30  40

&&

.SJU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PR...
VI...NONE.
COASTAL WATERS...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM AST SUNDAY FOR
     ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM AST FRIDAY FOR COASTAL
     WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO OUT
     10 NM.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 3 AM AST SUNDAY FOR
     COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO
     RICO OUT 10 NM.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM AST SUNDAY FOR
     CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM AST SUNDAY FOR
     COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
     COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-COASTAL
     WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM AST SUNDAY FOR
     COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM AST SUNDAY
     FOR MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM AST SUNDAY FOR
     COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM AST SUNDAY FOR
     ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N.

&&

09/54
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 24, 3:36 AM CDT, 25 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
436 AM AST WED OCT 24 2012

AMZ710>745-PRZ001>013-250845-
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-
436 AM AST WED OCT 24 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...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED.

AMZ715-725-VIZ001-002-250845-
ST. THOMAS ST. JOHN ADJACENT ISLANDS-ST CROIX-
NEARSHORE ATLANTIC AND ADJACENT CARIBBEAN COASTAL WATERS-
436 AM AST WED OCT 24 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...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED.

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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.