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Wind Advisory 5, NWS JSJ

February 21, 2018

NWS JSJ issued this wind advisory at Feb 21, 2018, 2:27 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 21, 2018, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 21, 2018, 2:27 AM CST (08:27 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 21, 2018, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 21, 2018, 7:06 PM CST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

193 
WWCA72 TJSJ 210827
NPWSJU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
427 AM AST Wed Feb 21 2018

...Strong winds continue across the region...

.High pressure in the western Atlantic will produce sustained
winds that will reach or exceed 25 mph across the coastal areas 
of Puerto Rico from Rincon through the southeastern coast of the 
island...including Culebra and Vieques as well as in the U.S. 
Virgin islands.

PRZ001>003-005-007-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-212200-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.WI.Y.0005.180221T1000Z-180222T0400Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-
Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-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, Arecibo, 
Barceloneta, Dorado, Florida, Manati, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, 
Guayanilla, Juana Diaz, Yauco, Penuelas, Ponce, Santa Isabel, 
Aguadilla, Camuy, Hatillo, Isabela, Quebradillas, Aguada, Anasco,
Hormigueros, Mayaguez, Moca, Rincon, San German, Culebra, 
Vieques, Anna's Retreat, Charlotte Amalie, Charlotte Amalie East,
Charlotte Amalie West, Cruz Bay, Christiansted, Frederiksted, 
Frederiksted Southeast, and Grove Place
427 AM AST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST TONIGHT...

The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until midnight AST tonight. 

* TIMING...Through midnight tonight.

* WINDS...20 to 30 mph with gusts possible up to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will be blown away. Some limited tree
  damage possible. High profile vehicles may experience  
  difficulty in driving. Unstable objects may topple. Equipment 
  operators may experience safety risks with high baskets or 
  ladder extensions. 

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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
334 
WWCA72 TJSJ 211505
NPWSJU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1105 AM AST Wed Feb 21 2018

...Strong winds continue across the region...

.High pressure in the western Atlantic will produce sustained
winds that will reach or exceed 25 mph across the coastal areas
of Puerto Rico from Rincon through the southeastern coast of the
island...including Culebra and Vieques as well as in the U.S.
Virgin islands.

PRZ001>003-005-007-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-212315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180222T0400Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-
Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-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, Arecibo, 
Barceloneta, Dorado, Florida, Manati, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, 
Guayanilla, Juana Diaz, Yauco, Penuelas, Ponce, Santa Isabel, 
Aguadilla, Camuy, Hatillo, Isabela, Quebradillas, Aguada, Anasco,
Hormigueros, Mayaguez, Moca, Rincon, San German, Culebra, 
Vieques, Anna's Retreat, Charlotte Amalie, Charlotte Amalie East,
Charlotte Amalie West, Cruz Bay, Christiansted, Frederiksted, 
Frederiksted Southeast, and Grove Place
1105 AM AST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Through midnight tonight.

* WINDS...20 to 30 mph with gusts possible up to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will be blown away. Some limited tree 
  damage possible. High profile vehicles may experience 
  difficulty in driving. Unstable objects may topple. Equipment 
  operators may experience safety risks with high baskets or 
  ladder extensions. 

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.

&&

$$
312 
WWCA72 TJSJ 220106
NPWSJU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
906 PM AST Wed Feb 21 2018

...Sustained winds are a bit weaker...

.Sustained winds are now at 20 mph or below with occasional gusts.

PRZ001>003-005-007-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-220215-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180222T0400Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-
Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-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, Arecibo, 
Barceloneta, Dorado, Florida, Manati, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, 
Guayanilla, Juana Diaz, Yauco, Penuelas, Ponce, Santa Isabel, 
Aguadilla, Camuy, Hatillo, Isabela, Quebradillas, Aguada, Anasco,
Hormigueros, Mayaguez, Moca, Rincon, San German, Culebra, 
Vieques, Anna's Retreat, Charlotte Amalie, Charlotte Amalie East,
Charlotte Amalie West, Cruz Bay, Christiansted, Frederiksted, 
Frederiksted Southeast, and Grove Place
906 PM AST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in San Juan has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Even though it is breezy, the wind speeds are generally between 10
and 20 mph with occasional gusts up to 25 mph or so.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 21, 2:43 AM CSTHigh Surf AdvisoryJSJ4 days

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Sources

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