Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Wind Advisories in 2018
Wind Advisory 5, NWS JSJ
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2:43 AM CST | High Surf Advisory | JSJ | 4 days |
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Sources
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