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Wind Advisory 4, NWS JSJ

February 20, 2018

NWS JSJ issued this wind advisory at Feb 20, 2018, 3:27 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 20, 2018, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 20, 2018, 3:27 AM CST (09:27 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 20, 2018, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 20, 2018, 4:00 PM CST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

455 
WWCA72 TJSJ 200927
NPWSJU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
527 AM AST Tue Feb 20 2018

...Strong winds continue over the Virgin Islands and Vieques...

.High pressure in the western Atlantic will produce sustained winds
that will reach or exceed 25 mph across the U.S. Virgin islands 
and Vieques. 

PRZ013-VIZ001-002-201730-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.WI.Y.0004.180220T1200Z-180220T2200Z/
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
Including the cities of Vieques, Anna's Retreat, 
Charlotte Amalie, Charlotte Amalie East, Charlotte Amalie West, 
Cruz Bay, Christiansted, Frederiksted, Frederiksted Southeast, 
and Grove Place
527 AM AST Tue Feb 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM AST this evening. 

* TIMING...from 8 AM to 6 PM AST.

* WINDS...15 to 25 mph with gusts possible up to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will be blown away, tarps or awnings may
  be damaged. Bucket truck operations may become hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph and greater are 
expected. Winds this strong can make driving 
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra 
caution.

&&

$$

Snell
1 follow-up statement
768 
WWCA72 TJSJ 201450
NPWSJU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1050 AM AST Tue Feb 20 2018

...Strong winds continue over the Virgin Islands and Vieques...

.High pressure in the western Atlantic will produce sustained
winds that will reach or exceed 25 mph across the U.S. Virgin
islands and Vieques.

PRZ013-VIZ001-002-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180220T2200Z/
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
Including the cities of Vieques, Anna's Retreat, 
Charlotte Amalie, Charlotte Amalie East, Charlotte Amalie West, 
Cruz Bay, Christiansted, Frederiksted, Frederiksted Southeast, 
and Grove Place
1050 AM AST Tue Feb 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...through this evening.

* WINDS...15 to 25 mph with gusts possible up to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will be blown away, tarps or awnings 
  may be damaged. Bucket truck operations may become hazardous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 mph and greater are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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Sources

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