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Small Craft Advisory 65, NWS JSJ

January 25, 2013

NWS JSJ issued this small craft advisory at Jan 25, 2013, 9:01 AM CST. It took effect at Jan 26, 2013, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 47 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 25, 2013, 9:01 AM CST (15:01 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 26, 2013, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 28, 2013, 2:35 AM CST
In force
47 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

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

622 
WHCA72 TJSJ 251501
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1101 AM AST FRI JAN 25 2013

...HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED OVER THE WEEKEND...

.NORTH SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD OVER THE WEEKEND RAISING SEAS
TO 6 TO 8 FEET. 

AMZ710-252315-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.130126T1000Z-130128T0400Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1101 AM AST FRI JAN 25 2013

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

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 17 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
13 follow-up statements
051 
WHCA72 TJSJ 252051
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
451 PM AST FRI JAN 25 2013

...HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED OVER THE WEEKEND...

.NORTH SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD OVER THE WEEKEND RAISING
SEAS TO 6 TO 8 FEET.

AMZ710-260500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.130126T1000Z-130128T0400Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
451 PM AST FRI JAN 25 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 17 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
909 
WHCA72 TJSJ 260231
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1031 PM AST FRI JAN 25 2013

...HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED OVER THE WEEKEND...

.NORTH SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD OVER THE WEEKEND RAISING
SEAS TO 6 TO 8 FEET.

AMZ710-261045-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.130126T1000Z-130128T0400Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1031 PM AST FRI JAN 25 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 17 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
726 
WHCA72 TJSJ 260833
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
433 AM AST SAT JAN 26 2013

...HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED TODAY AND TOMORROW...

.NORTH SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD OVER THE WEEKEND RAISING
SEAS TO 6 TO 8 FEET.

AMZ712-715-722-741-261645-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.130126T2200Z-130127T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
433 AM AST SAT JAN 26 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ742-261645-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.130126T2200Z-130127T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
433 AM AST SAT JAN 26 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT AST TONIGHT...

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 15 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ710-261645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.130126T1000Z-130128T0400Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
433 AM AST SAT JAN 26 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
046 
WHCA72 TJSJ 261418
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1018 AM AST SAT JAN 26 2013

...HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED TODAY AND TOMORROW...

.NORTH SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD OVER THE WEEKEND RAISING
SEAS TO 6 TO 8 FEET.

AMZ722-262230-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.130126T1418Z-130127T1900Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1018 AM AST SAT JAN 26 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ715-262230-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.130126T1418Z-130127T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
1018 AM AST SAT JAN 26 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ741-262230-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.130126T1900Z-130127T1900Z/
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1018 AM AST SAT JAN 26 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ712-742-262230-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.130126T1900Z-130127T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1018 AM AST SAT JAN 26 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM AST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 15 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ710-262230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130128T0400Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1018 AM AST SAT JAN 26 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...SEAS BUILDING 6 TO 9 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
096 
WHCA72 TJSJ 262028
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
428 PM AST SAT JAN 26 2013

...HAZARDOUS SEAS EXPECTED THROUGH AT LEAST TOMORROW...

.NORTH SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD TONIGHT RAISING SEAS
TO 6 TO 8 FEET.

AMZ722-741-270430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130127T1900Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
428 PM AST SAT JAN 26 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 18 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-742-270430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130127T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
428 PM AST SAT JAN 26 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 16 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ710-270430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130128T0400Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
428 PM AST SAT JAN 26 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 17 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
300 
WHCA72 TJSJ 270209
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1009 PM AST SAT JAN 26 2013

...HAZARDOUS SEAS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH SUNDAY...

.NORTH SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE LOCAL ATLANTIC
WATERS AS WELL AS THE MONA PASSAGE. 

AMZ722-741-271015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130127T1900Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1009 PM AST SAT JAN 26 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 16 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-742-271015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130127T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1009 PM AST SAT JAN 26 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 16 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ710-271015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130128T0400Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1009 PM AST SAT JAN 26 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 17 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 9 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
064 
WHCA72 TJSJ 270805
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
405 AM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

...HAZARDOUS SEAS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH TODAY...

.NORTH SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE LOCAL ATLANTIC WATERS
AS WELL AS THE CARIBBEAN PASSAGES. BUOY 41043 SHOWED A SHARP
SPIKE IN WAVE HEIGHTS THAT WILL PASS QUICKLY THROUGH THE AREA
TODAY FROM THE NORTH.

AMZ725-732-271615-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130127T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
405 AM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 16 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ745-271300-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130127T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
405 AM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AST THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AST THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 14 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-722-741-742-271615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130127T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
405 AM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 19 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ710-271615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130128T0400Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
405 AM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 19 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 9 FEET IN NORTH SWELLS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
299 
WHCA72 TJSJ 271413
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1013 AM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

...HAZARDOUS SEAS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.NORTH SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE LOCAL ATLANTIC WATERS
AS WELL AS THE CARIBBEAN PASSAGES THROUGH THIS EVENING.

AMZ712-715-722-725-732-741-742-272200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130127T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1013 AM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 19 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ710-272215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130128T0400Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1013 AM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 19 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
069 
WHCA72 TJSJ 272032
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
432 PM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

...HAZARDOUS SEAS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.NORTH SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE LOCAL ATLANTIC WATERS
AS WELL AS THE CARIBBEAN PASSAGES THROUGH THIS EVENING.

AMZ712-715-722-725-732-741-742-272200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130127T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
432 PM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 19 KNOTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-280400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130128T0400Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
432 PM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 19 KNOTS.

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

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 272218 AAA
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
618 PM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

...HAZARDOUS SEAS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY TOMORROW MORNING...

.NORTH SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY SUBSIDE ACROSS THE LOCAL
ATLANTIC WATERS AS WELL AS THE CARIBBEAN PASSAGES TONIGHT.

AMZ712-715-722-725-732-741-742-272330-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130127T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
618 PM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

ALTHOUGH SEAS WILL REMAIN ROUGH...CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN BELOW SMALL 
CRAFT CRITERIA ACROSS THESE MARINE ZONES. AS A RESULT...SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORIES ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.

$$

AMZ710-280630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130128T1000Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
618 PM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 19 KNOTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
510 
WHCA72 TJSJ 272349 AAA
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
749 PM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

...HAZARDOUS SEAS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY TOMORROW MORNING...

.NORTH SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY SUBSIDE ACROSS THE LOCAL
ATLANTIC WATERS AS WELL AS THE CARIBBEAN PASSAGES TONIGHT.

AMZ712-715-280800-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130128T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
749 PM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY. 

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-280800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130128T1000Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
749 PM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
331 
WHCA72 TJSJ 280212
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1012 PM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

...HAZARDOUS SEAS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY MONDAY MORNING...

.NORTH SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY SUBSIDE ACROSS THE LOCAL
ATLANTIC WATERS AS WELL AS THE CARIBBEAN PASSAGES OVERNIGHT.

AMZ710-712-715-281000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130128T1000Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
1012 PM AST SUN JAN 27 2013

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
410 
WHCA72 TJSJ 280835
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
435 AM AST MON JAN 28 2013

...SEAS HAVE SUBSIDED...BUT WILL RETURN TUESDAY...

.SEAS FROM LARGE SWELL FROM THE NORTH HAVE SUBSIDED. INCREASING
WINDS WILL RAISE SEAS TO 7 FEET IN THE ATLANTIC ON TUESDAY.

AMZ712-281645-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130128T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0066.130129T1000Z-130129T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
435 AM AST MON JAN 28 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON AST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR TODAY IS CANCELED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON AST TUESDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELED. 

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-281645-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130128T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0066.130129T1000Z-130201T1000Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
435 AM AST MON JAN 28 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM AST
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR TODAY IS CANCELED...

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS UP TO 20 KNOTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

AMZ715-280945-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-130128T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
435 AM AST MON JAN 28 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELED...

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

SEAS HAVE SUBSIDED.

$$

AMZ732-281645-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0066.130129T1600Z-130129T2200Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
435 AM AST MON JAN 28 2013

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

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

* WINDS...18 TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

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 Jan 25, 3:18 AM CST, 5 hours 43 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 25, 3:18 AM CST, 5 hours 43 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
518 AM AST FRI JAN 25 2013

.SYNOPSIS...A RELATIVELY DRY WEATHER PATTERN...TYPICAL FOR THIS TIME
OF THE YEAR...IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE ACROSS THE LOCAL ISLANDS FOR
THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...AS A MID LEVEL RIDGE DOMINATES THE LOCAL
REGION.

&&

.DISCUSSION...AS PREVIOUS DAYS...PATCHES OF LOW LEVEL MOISTURE WITH
EMBEDDED ISOLATED SHOWERS MOVED MAINLY ACROSS THE EASTERN SECTIONS
OF PUERTO RICO AS WELL AS ACROSS VIEQUES...CULEBRA AND THE USVI
OVERNIGHT AND EARLY IN THE MORNING. A WEAK EASTERLY PERTURBATION
WILL BRING SOME CLOUDS AND SHOWERS ACROSS THE USVI EARLY THIS
MORNING...AND THEN ACROSS EASTERN PUERTO RICO BY MID MORNING...BUT
NO SIGNIFICANT OR WIDESPREAD PCPN IS EXPECTED. HIGH PRESSURE WILL
CONTINUE TO DOMINATE THE LOCAL AREA...MAINTAINING STABLE
ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS OVER THE REGION. HOWEVER...FOR THE
WEEKEND...PATCHES OF LOW LEVEL MOISTURE WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT
THE LOCAL AREA FROM TIME TO TIME...AS TRADE WINDS BRING THESE
PATCHES ACROSS THE AREA. THE PRESSURE GRADIENT IS EXPECTED TO
TIGHTEN DURING THE WEEKEND...STRENGTHENING THE TRADE WINDS ACROSS
THE LOCAL ISLANDS. THE GFS MODEL GUIDANCE SUGGESTS THAT A SURGE OF
MOISTURE WILL MOVE ACROSS THE LOCAL ISLANDS EARLY SATURDAY AND
SUNDAY...INCREASING THE PWAT VALUE TO AROUND 2.0 INCHES IN
COMPARISON WITH PWAT VALUES NEAR 1.0 INCH FOR THE PAST SEVERAL
DAYS. THIS SURGE OF MOISTURE IS EXPECTED TO MOVE RAPIDLY WESTWARD
IN RESPONSE TO THE EXPECTED INCREASE IN LOW LEVEL WIND SPEED. PWAT
VALUES ARE EXPECTED TO DECREASE AGAIN RAPIDLY BY NEXT WEEK. NO
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THIS WEATHER PATTERN IS EXPECTED DURING THE
NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.

&&

.AVIATION...MOSTLY VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
HOWEVER...A WEAK EASTERLY PERTURBATION WILL BRING CLOUDS AND SHOWERS
IN AND AROUND USVI AT 25/06Z...AND THEN SPREADING ACROSS EASTERN PR
ARND 25/09Z AND WESTERN PR AFT 25/14Z. THIS WILL RESULT IN MOUNTAIN
OBSCURATIONS AND BRIEF MVFR. A SECOND BAND OF MOISTURE FOLLOWING
CLOSELY BEHIND WILL BE NOTED IN THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AFT 25/18Z. LLVL
WINDS ENE-E 5-18 KTS UP TO 7 KFT.

&&

.MARINE...SEAS OF 6 FEET OR LESS AND WINDS 16 KNOTS OR LESS ARE
EXPECTED TODAY. THE PRESSURE GRADIENT IS EXPECTED TO
TIGHTEN DURING THE WEEKEND...STRENGTHENING THE TRADE WINDS ACROSS
THE LOCAL ISLANDS. THUS SEAS AND WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE
TONIGHT AND DURING THE REST OF THE WEEKEND.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
SJU  83  71  82  72 /  40  50  40  30
STT  85  74  84  74 /  40  50  40  30

&&

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

12/72
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 25, 3:16 AM CST, 5 hours 45 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
516 AM AST FRI JAN 25 2013

AMZ710>745-PRZ001>013-260930-
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-
516 AM AST FRI JAN 25 2013

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...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED.

AMZ715-725-VIZ001-002-260930-
ST. THOMAS ST. JOHN ADJACENT ISLANDS-ST CROIX-
NEARSHORE ATLANTIC AND ADJACENT CARIBBEAN COASTAL WATERS-
516 AM AST FRI JAN 25 2013

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...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

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.