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Wind Advisory 6, NWS JSJ

February 22, 2018

NWS JSJ issued this wind advisory at Feb 22, 2018, 2:32 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 22, 2018, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Feb 22, 2018, 2:32 AM CST (08:32 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 22, 2018, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 22, 2018, 4:00 PM CST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

956 
WWCA72 TJSJ 220832
NPWSJU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
432 AM AST Thu Feb 22 2018

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

.Strong surface high pressure in the western Atlantic will
continue produce sustained winds around 25 mph with higher gusts 
at times...from the western to eastern coast of Puerto Rico,
Culebra, Vieques and the U.S. Virgin islands.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-222200-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.WI.Y.0006.180222T1200Z-180222T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-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, Arecibo, 
Barceloneta, Dorado, Florida, Manati, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, 
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
432 AM AST Thu Feb 22 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...Through 6 PM this evening.

* WINDS...20 to 25 mph with gusts possible to 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will be blown away. 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 are expected. Winds 
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
277 
WWCA72 TJSJ 221440
NPWSJU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1040 AM AST Thu Feb 22 2018

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

.Strong surface high pressure in the western Atlantic will
continue produce sustained winds around 25 mph with higher gusts
at times...from the western to eastern coast of Puerto Rico,
Culebra, Vieques and the U.S. Virgin islands.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-222200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180222T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-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, Arecibo, 
Barceloneta, Dorado, Florida, Manati, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, 
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
1040 AM AST Thu Feb 22 2018

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

* TIMING...Through 6 PM this evening.

* WINDS...20 to 25 mph with gusts possible to 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will be blown away. 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 are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
476 
WWCA72 TJSJ 222224
NPWSJU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
624 PM AST Thu Feb 22 2018

...Sustained winds a little weaker...

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

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-222330-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180222T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-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, Arecibo, 
Barceloneta, Dorado, Florida, Manati, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, 
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
624 PM AST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

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

$$

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