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Wind Advisory 3, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this wind advisory at Feb 19, 2018, 2:46 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 19, 2018, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 10 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2018, 2:46 AM CST (08:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 19, 2018, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 19, 2018, 4:00 PM CST
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
The text
As transmitted.
572 WWCA72 TJSJ 190846 NPWSJU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 446 AM AST Mon Feb 19 2018 ...Winds to increase today... .High pressure building over the Atlantic waters to our north will increase winds across the area. The strongest winds are expected along the north and east coastal plains, passes and higher terrain. PRZ001>013-VIZ001-002-192200- /O.NEW.TJSJ.WI.Y.0003.180219T1200Z-180219T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior- North Central-Central Interior-Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest- Western Interior-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- Including the cities of Bayamon, Carolina, Catano, Guaynabo, San Juan, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Tujillo Alto, Ceiba, Canovanas, Fajardo, Humacao, Loiza, Luquillo, Naguabo, Rio Grande, Arroyo, Guayama, Maunabo, Patillas, Salinas, Yabucoa, Aguas Buenas, Caguas, Cayey, Cidra, Comerio, Gurabo, Juncos, Las Piedras, San Lorenzo, Arecibo, Barceloneta, Dorado, Florida, Manati, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, Aibonito, Baranquitas, Ciales, Coamo, Corozal, Jayuya, Morovis, Naranjito, Orocovis, Villalba, Guayanilla, Juana Diaz, Yauco, Penuelas, Ponce, Santa Isabel, Aguadilla, Camuy, Hatillo, Isabela, Quebradillas, Adjuntas, Lares, Las Marias, Maricao, Sabana Grande, San Sebastian, Utuado, Aguada, Anasco, Hormigueros, Mayaguez, Moca, Rincon, San German, Cabo Rojo, Guanica, Lajas, Culebra, Vieques, Anna's Retreat, Charlotte Amalie, Charlotte Amalie East, Charlotte Amalie West, Cruz Bay, Christiansted, Frederiksted, Frederiksted Southeast, and Grove Place 446 AM AST Mon Feb 19 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 6 PM AST this evening. * TIMING...This morning and this afternoon. * WINDS...up to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph possible. * IMPACTS...Lose objects will be blown away, tarps and awnings may suffer damage. Dry sand may be lifted into the air at local beaches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph or higher are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
1 follow-up statement
987 WWCA72 TJSJ 191510 NPWSJU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 1110 AM AST Mon Feb 19 2018 ...Winds to increase today... .High pressure building over the Atlantic waters to our north will increase winds across the area. The strongest winds are expected along the north and east coastal plains, passes and higher terrain. PRZ001>013-VIZ001-002-192200- /O.CON.TJSJ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180219T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior- North Central-Central Interior-Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest- Western Interior-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- Including the cities of Bayamon, Carolina, Catano, Guaynabo, San Juan, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Tujillo Alto, Ceiba, Canovanas, Fajardo, Humacao, Loiza, Luquillo, Naguabo, Rio Grande, Arroyo, Guayama, Maunabo, Patillas, Salinas, Yabucoa, Aguas Buenas, Caguas, Cayey, Cidra, Comerio, Gurabo, Juncos, Las Piedras, San Lorenzo, Arecibo, Barceloneta, Dorado, Florida, Manati, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, Aibonito, Baranquitas, Ciales, Coamo, Corozal, Jayuya, Morovis, Naranjito, Orocovis, Villalba, Guayanilla, Juana Diaz, Yauco, Penuelas, Ponce, Santa Isabel, Aguadilla, Camuy, Hatillo, Isabela, Quebradillas, Adjuntas, Lares, Las Marias, Maricao, Sabana Grande, San Sebastian, Utuado, Aguada, Anasco, Hormigueros, Mayaguez, Moca, Rincon, San German, Cabo Rojo, Guanica, Lajas, Culebra, Vieques, Anna's Retreat, Charlotte Amalie, Charlotte Amalie East, Charlotte Amalie West, Cruz Bay, Christiansted, Frederiksted, Frederiksted Southeast, and Grove Place 1110 AM AST Mon Feb 19 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...through at least this evening. * WINDS...up to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph possible. * IMPACTS...Lose objects will be blown away, tarps and awnings may suffer damage. Dry sand may be lifted into the air at local beaches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph or higher are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 6:49 PM CST | Rip Current Statement | JSJ | 7 days | |
| Feb 19, 2:41 AM CST | Red Flag Warning | JSJ | 13 hr |
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Sources
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