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Small Craft Advisory 71, NWS JSJ

February 19, 2013

NWS JSJ issued this small craft advisory at Feb 19, 2013, 2:18 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 19, 2013, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 40 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 19, 2013, 2:18 AM CST (08:18 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 19, 2013, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 20, 2013, 8:18 PM CST
In force
40 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

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

957 
WHCA72 TJSJ 190818
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
418 AM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...INCREASING TRADE WINDS AND DETERIORATING SEAS EXPECTED TODAY
AND WEDNESDAY...

.STRENGTHENING TRADE WINDS AND BUILDING NORTH SWELLS WILL RESULT
IN INCREASINGLY HAZARDOUS SEAS TODAY AND WEDNESDAY.

AMZ725-191630-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0071.130219T1000Z-130221T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
418 AM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...

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

* WINDS...TO NEAR 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ715-722-191630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
418 AM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...TO NEAR 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ741-191630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130222T1000Z/
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
418 AM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

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

* WINDS...TO NEAR 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ742-191630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130219T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
418 AM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

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

* WINDS...TO 15 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-191630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T2200Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
418 AM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...TO NEAR 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-191630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130220T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
418 AM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...TO 17 KNOTS AND LOCALLY HIGHER IN ISOLATED AREAS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-191630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130222T1000Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
418 AM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

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

* WINDS...TO NEAR 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
211 
WHCA72 TJSJ 191430
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1030 AM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...INCREASING TRADE WINDS AND DETERIORATING SEAS EXPECTED TODAY
AND WEDNESDAY...

.STRENGTHENING TRADE WINDS AND BUILDING NORTH SWELLS WILL RESULT
IN INCREASINGLY HAZARDOUS SEAS TODAY AND WEDNESDAY.

AMZ715-722-192230-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130220T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1030 AM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...TO NEAR 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ725-192230-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-130220T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
1030 AM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...TO NEAR 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-741-192230-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T1000Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1030 AM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

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

* WINDS...TO NEAR 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-192230-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T2200Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1030 AM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...TO NEAR 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ742-192200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130219T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1030 AM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

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

* WINDS...TO 15 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-192230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130220T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1030 AM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...TO 17 KNOTS AND LOCALLY HIGHER IN ISOLATED AREAS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$
737 
WHCA72 TJSJ 192033
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
433 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...ROUGH AND HAZARDOUS SEAS WILL CONTINUE...

.STRONG TRADE WINDS AND NORTH NORTHWEST SWELLS WILL CONTINUE
TO AFFECT THE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS THROUGH AT LEAST
WEDNESDAY...RESULTING IN ROUGH AND HAZARDOUS SEAS.

AMZ712-715-722-200445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130220T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
433 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...20 KNOTS OR LESS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ725-200445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-130220T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
433 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...19 KNOTS OR LESS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-741-200445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T1000Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
433 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

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

* WINDS...22 KNOTS OR LESS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ742-192200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130219T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
433 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

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

* WINDS...15 KNOTS OR LESS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 7 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-200445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T2200Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
433 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...21 KNOTS OR LESS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$
104 
WHCA72 TJSJ 192209
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
609 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...ROUGH AND HAZARDOUS SEAS WILL CONTINUE...

.STRONG TRADE WINDS AND NORTH NORTHWEST SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO
AFFECT THE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY...
RESULTING IN ROUGH AND HAZARDOUS SEAS.

AMZ742-200615-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130219T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0072.130219T2209Z-130220T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
609 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WINDS...UP TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 7 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ715-722-200615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
609 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

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

* WINDS... UP TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ725-200615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-130221T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
609 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

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

* WINDS...UP TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-200615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
609 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

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

* WINDS...UP TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ732-741-200615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T1000Z/
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
609 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

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

* WINDS...UP TO 22 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-200615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T2200Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
609 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...UP TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$
620 
WHCA72 TJSJ 200209
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1009 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...ROUGH AND HAZARDOUS SEAS WILL CONTINUE...

.STRONG TRADE WINDS AND NORTH NORTHWEST SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO
AFFECT THE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY.

AMZ715-722-732-741-201015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1009 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

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

* WINDS... UP TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 9 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ725-201015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-130221T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
1009 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

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

* WINDS...UP TO 19 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ742-201015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-130220T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1009 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

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

* WINDS...UP TO 15 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 7 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-201015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1009 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

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

* WINDS...UP TO 17 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-201015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T2200Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1009 PM AST TUE FEB 19 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...UP TO 21 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$
441 
WHCA72 TJSJ 200801
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
401 AM AST WED FEB 20 2013

...ROUGH AND HAZARDOUS SEAS WILL CONTINUE...

.STRONG TRADE WINDS AND NORTH NORTHWEST SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO
AFFECT THE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY.

AMZ715-722-732-741-201615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
401 AM AST WED FEB 20 2013

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

* WINDS... UP TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 9 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ725-201615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-130221T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
401 AM AST WED FEB 20 2013

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

* WINDS...UP TO 19 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ742-201615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-130220T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
401 AM AST WED FEB 20 2013

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

* WINDS...UP TO 12 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 7 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-201615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
401 AM AST WED FEB 20 2013

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

* WINDS...UP TO 17 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-201615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T2200Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
401 AM AST WED FEB 20 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...UP TO 19 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$
591 
WHCA72 TJSJ 201425
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1025 AM AST WED FEB 20 2013

...ROUGH AND HAZARDOUS SEAS WILL CONTINUE...

.STRONG TRADE WINDS AND NORTH NORTHWEST SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO
AFFECT THE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY.

AMZ722-732-741-202230-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T0700Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1025 AM AST WED FEB 20 2013

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

* WINDS... UP TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 9 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ725-202230-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-130221T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
1025 AM AST WED FEB 20 2013

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

* WINDS...UP TO 19 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ715-202230-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
1025 AM AST WED FEB 20 2013

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

* WINDS... UP TO 20 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 9 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ742-201900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-130220T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1025 AM AST WED FEB 20 2013

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

* WINDS...UP TO 12 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 7 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-202230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
1025 AM AST WED FEB 20 2013

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

* WINDS...UP TO 17 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-202230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T2200Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1025 AM AST WED FEB 20 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...UP TO 19 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET IN MIXED SWELLS AND WIND WAVES.

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.

&&

$$
527 
WHCA72 TJSJ 202045
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
445 PM AST WED FEB 20 2013

...ROUGH AND HAZARDOUS SEAS WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT...

.STRONG TRADE WINDS AND NORTH NORTHWEST SWELLS WILL CONTINUE
TO AFFECT THE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS TONIGHT. GRADUAL
IMPROVEMENT IS EXPECTED OVERNIGHT AND TOMORROW AS TRADE WINDS
DIMINISH AND SWELLS SUBSIDE.

AMZ742-210300-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
445 PM AST WED FEB 20 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...UP TO 12 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 7 FEET 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.

&&

$$

AMZ725-210300-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-130221T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
445 PM AST WED FEB 20 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...UP TO 18 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 7 FEET 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.

&&

$$

AMZ712-715-210300-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM-
445 PM AST WED FEB 20 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...UP TO 18 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 7 FEET 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.

&&

$$

AMZ722-732-741-210445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T0700Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
445 PM AST WED FEB 20 2013

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

* WINDS...UP TO 19 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET 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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-210445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T2200Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
445 PM AST WED FEB 20 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...UP TO 20 KNOTS.

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

&&

$$
121 
WHCA72 TJSJ 210218
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1018 PM AST WED FEB 20 2013

...SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO SUBSIDE OVERNIGHT...

.MODERATE TO FRESH TRADE WINDS AND SUBSIDING SWELLS WILL
CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS OVERNIGHT.

AMZ725-210330-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-130221T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO RICO
OUT 10 NM-
1018 PM AST WED FEB 20 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

LATEST DATA OBTAINED FROM BUOYS SUGGESTED THAT SWELLS HAVE
CONTINUED TO SUBSIDE.

$$

AMZ712-715-742-210330-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T0300Z/
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-
1018 PM AST WED FEB 20 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

LATEST DATA OBTAINED FROM BUOYS SUGGESTED THAT SWELLS HAVE
CONTINUED TO SUBSIDE.

$$

AMZ722-732-741-210700-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T0700Z/
ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
CARIBBEAN WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-
MONA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-
1018 PM AST WED FEB 20 2013

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

* WINDS...UP TO 19 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET 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.

&&

$$

AMZ710-211030-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-130221T2200Z/
ATLC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI FROM 10NM TO 19.5N-
1018 PM AST WED FEB 20 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...UP TO 19 KNOTS.

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

&&

$$

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 Feb 18, 8:23 PM CST, 5 hours 55 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 18, 8:23 PM CST, 5 hours 55 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1023 PM AST MON FEB 18 2013

.UPDATE...VERY LITTLE CHANGE TO FORECASTS AGAIN TONIGHT.

&&

.DISCUSSION...MOST SHOWERS HAVE BEEN DISSIPATING BEFORE REACHING
THE LOCAL ISLANDS THIS EVENING WITH THE MAIN CLUSTERS CURRENTLY WELL
SOUTH INTO THE CARIBBEAN. CLOUDS OVER THE REGION ARE ALSO DISSIPATING
AND GFS SUGGESTS THE MOISTURE BETWEEN 800 MB AND 700 MB WILL MOVE
WEST OF THE REGION BY MORNING. STILL ENOUGH CLOUDS AND ISOLATED
SHOWERS COMING EAST OF USVI AND NORTHEAST OF ST. MARTIN TO
COMPLETELY REMOVE THEM TONIGHT.

&&

.AVIATION...VFR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TO PREVAIL AT ALL TAF SITES
FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS. WINDS WILL STRENGTHEN LATE TONIGHT AND TUE AS
HIGH PRES BUILDS NORTH OF THE AREA. EAST WINDS 15G25KT.

&&

.MARINE...BUOY 41043 REACHED 11.5 FT AT 02Z BUT DO NOT BELIEVE IT
WILL STAY THAT HIGH...GWW MODEL DID NOT QUITE SHOW IT REACHING 11
FT. STILL NOT EXPECTING MORE THAN 8-9 FT IN OUR AREA BUT WILL HAVE
TO WATCH THE BUOY TRENDS AND ADJUST ACCORDINGLY.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 319 PM AST MON FEB 18 2013/

SYNOPSIS...SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE ACROSS THE WESTERN ATLANTIC WILL
CONTINUE TO DOMINATE THE LOCAL REGION THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY.
UPPER LEVEL RIDGE WILL HOLD THROUGH MOST OF THE WEEK.

DISCUSSION...FEW PASSING SHOWERS WERE NOTED MAINLY OVER THE
COASTAL WATERS...WITH FEW AFFECTING THE LOCAL ISLANDS FROM TIME
TIME. HOWEVER..OVERALL...DRY CONDITIONS HAVE PREVAILED. SOME
CLOUDINESS ARE EXPECTED THE REST OF THE AFTERNOON AND
TONIGHT...WITH SOME PASSING SHOWERS EXPECTED FROM TIME TO TIME.
LATEST COMPUTER GUIDANCE INDICATED VERY LITTLE SHOWER ACTIVITY IS
EXPECTED. IN FACT...SJU-GFS COMPUTER MODEL INDICATED PW VALUES
REMAINING NEAR 1.0 INCHES THROUGH MOST OF THE WEEK.
THEREFORE...DRY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL ACROSS MOST OF
THE AREA. IN THE LONG TERM...NO SIGNIFICANT WEATHER EVENTS ARE
FORECAST TO AFFECT THE REGION.

AVIATION...SKIES WILL CLEAR TONIGHT. WINDS WILL STRENGTHEN LATE
TONIGHT AND TUE AS HIGH PRES BUILDS NORTH OF THE AREA. EAST WINDS
20G30KT.

MARINE...SEAS WILL BUILD TO 79 FEET TOMORROW...AS TRADE WINDS
INCREASES AND NORTH TO NORTHWEST SWELLS AFFECT THE LOCAL AREA.
REFER TO LATEST COASTAL WATER FORECAST PRODUCTS FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION.

FIRE WEATHER...BUILDING HIGH PRES NORTH OF THE AREA WILL RESULT IN
STRENGTHENING TRADE WINDS TOMORROW WITH WINDS IN EXCESS OF 20 MPH
WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH EXPECTED. HUMIDITIES ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO DROP
AND WHEN COMBINED WITH THE EXTREMELY DRY FUELS WILL RESULT IN
HEIGHTENED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE STRONG WINDS WILL CAUSE
ANY SUPPRESSION EFFORTS HAZARDOUS AND DIFFICULT. OVERALL...HIGH TO
VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER OVER THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS AS UPPER LEVEL
RIDGE DOMINATES.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
SJU  71  83  72  83 /  20  20  40  40
STT  75  85  74  84 /  20  20  30  30

&&

.SJU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PR...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY FOR
     CULEBRA-MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHEAST-
     NORTHWEST-SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-SOUTHEAST-WESTERN INTERIOR.

VI...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY FOR
     ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN/ADJACENT ISLANDS.

COASTAL WATERS...
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST THURSDAY NIGHT FOR
     ANEGADA PASSAGE SOUTHWARD TO 17N-COASTAL WATERS OF NORTHERN
     USVI AND CULEBRA OUT 10 NM.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 6 PM AST THURSDAY FOR
     COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN USVI VIEQUES AND EASTERN PUERTO
     RICO OUT 10 NM.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY FOR CARIBBEAN
     WATERS OF PUERTO RICO FROM 10 NM TO 17N-MONA PASSAGE
     SOUTHWARD TO 17N.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY FOR COASTAL WATERS
     OF NORTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY FOR COASTAL WATERS
     OF NORTHERN PUERTO RICO OUT 10 NM.

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

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Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 18, 2:09 PM CST, 12 hours 9 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
409 PM AST MON FEB 18 2013

AMZ710>745-PRZ001>013-192015-
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-
409 PM AST MON FEB 18 2013

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

STRENGTHENING TRADE WINDS AND BUILDING NORTH NORTHWEST SWELLS
WILL RESULT IN INCREASINGLY HAZARDOUS SEAS ACROSS THE ATLANTIC
COASTAL WATERS BEGINNING TONIGHT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

A COMBINATION OF STRENGTHENING TRADE WINDS AND BUILDING NORTH
NORTHWEST SWELLS WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS SEAS ACROSS THE
ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH AT LEAST
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. PLEASE REFER TO COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
FOR MORE DETAILS.

STRONG HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD ACROSS THE WESTERN ATLANTIC
INCREASING THE WINDS ACROSS THE REGION. AS A RESULT...FIRE
DANGER RISK WILL INCREASE ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SLOPES OF PUERTO
RICO WHERE FUELS ARE DRY AND LOW HUMIDITIES ARE EXPECTED.

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

AMZ715-725-VIZ001-002-192015-
ST. THOMAS ST. JOHN ADJACENT ISLANDS-ST CROIX-
NEARSHORE ATLANTIC AND ADJACENT CARIBBEAN COASTAL WATERS-
409 PM AST MON FEB 18 2013

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

STRENGTHENING TRADE WINDS AND BUILDING NORTH NORTHWEST SWELLS
WILL RESULT IN INCREASINGLY HAZARDOUS SEAS ACROSS THE ATLANTIC
COASTAL WATERS BEGINNING TONIGHT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

A COMBINATION OF STRENGTHENING TRADE WINDS AND BUILDING NORTH
NORTHWEST SWELLS WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS SEAS ACROSS THE
ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH AT LEAST
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. PLEASE REFER TO COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
FOR MORE DETAILS.

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

The office that day

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Feb 19, 4:09 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ21 hr

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