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Wind Advisory 3, NWS JSJ

February 19, 2018

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 18, 6:49 PM CSTRip Current StatementJSJ7 days
Feb 19, 2:41 AM CSTRed Flag WarningJSJ13 hr

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Sources

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