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Small Craft Advisory 39, NWS JSJ

October 18, 2023

NWS JSJ issued this small craft advisory at Oct 18, 2023, 4:52 PM CDT. It took effect at Oct 19, 2023, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 18, 2023, 4:52 PM CDT (21:52 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 19, 2023, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 23, 2023, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

371 
WHCA72 TJSJ 182152
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
552 PM AST Wed Oct 18 2023

AMZ711-190600-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.231020T0000Z-231023T1800Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
552 PM AST Wed Oct 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THURSDAY TO 2 PM AST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet. Seas
  8 to 10 feet with occasional seas up to 11 feet on Sunday.

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to
  19.5N.

* WHEN...From 8 PM AST Thursday to 2 PM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-190600-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.231020T0000Z-231023T0600Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
552 PM AST Wed Oct 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM AST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet. Seas
  6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet on Saturday.

* WHERE...Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix
  south to 17N.

* WHEN...From 8 PM AST Thursday to 2 AM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
17 follow-up statements
503 
WHCA72 TJSJ 190148
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
948 PM AST Wed Oct 18 2023

AMZ711-191000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.231020T0000Z-231023T1800Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
948 PM AST Wed Oct 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THURSDAY TO
2 PM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet. 
  Seas 8 to 10 feet with occasional seas up to 11 feet on 
  Sunday. 

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM AST Thursday to 2 PM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-191000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.231020T0000Z-231023T0600Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
948 PM AST Wed Oct 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THURSDAY TO
2 AM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet. 
  Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet on 
  Saturday. 

* WHERE...Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM AST Thursday to 2 AM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
803 
WHCA72 TJSJ 190945 RRA
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...DELAYED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
545 AM AST Thu Oct 19 2023

AMZ711-191745-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.231020T0000Z-231023T1800Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
545 AM AST Thu Oct 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 PM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet. 
  Seas 8 to 10 feet with occasional seas up to 11 feet on 
  Sunday. 

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM AST tonight to 2 PM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-191745-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.231020T0000Z-231023T0600Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
545 AM AST Thu Oct 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet. 
  Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet on 
  Saturday. 

* WHERE...Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM AST tonight to 2 AM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
220 
WHCA72 TJSJ 191446
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1046 AM AST Thu Oct 19 2023

AMZ711-192300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.231020T0000Z-231023T1800Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
1046 AM AST Thu Oct 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 PM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet. 
  Seas 8 to 10 feet with occasional seas up to 11 feet on 
  Sunday. 

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM AST tonight to 2 PM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-192300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.231020T0000Z-231023T0600Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
1046 AM AST Thu Oct 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet. 
  Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet on 
  Saturday. 

* WHERE...Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM AST tonight to 2 AM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
376 
WHCA72 TJSJ 192113
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
513 PM AST Thu Oct 19 2023

AMZ726-200515-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.231020T0600Z-231021T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, and around
and just north of Culebra and Saint John-
513 PM AST Thu Oct 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, and
  around and just north of Culebra and Saint John. 

* WHEN...From 2 AM AST to 8 PM AST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ711-200515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.231020T0000Z-231023T0600Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
513 PM AST Thu Oct 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet. Seas
  8 to 10 feet with occasional seas up to 11 feet on Saturday. 

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM AST tonight to 2 AM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-200515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.231020T0000Z-231023T0000Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
513 PM AST Thu Oct 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM AST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet. 
  Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet on 
  Saturday. 

* WHERE...Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM AST tonight to 8 PM AST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
584 
WHCA72 TJSJ 200058
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
858 PM AST Thu Oct 19 2023

AMZ711-200900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231023T0600Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
858 PM AST Thu Oct 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet. 
  Seas 8 to 10 feet with occasional seas up to 11 feet on 
  Saturday. 

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N. 

* WHEN...Through 2 AM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-200900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231023T0000Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
858 PM AST Thu Oct 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet. 
  Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet on 
  Saturday. 

* WHERE...Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 PM AST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ726-200900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.231020T0600Z-231021T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, and around
and just north of Culebra and Saint John-
858 PM AST Thu Oct 19 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, 
  and around and just north of Culebra and Saint John. 

* WHEN...From 2 AM AST to 8 PM AST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
378 
WHCA72 TJSJ 200812
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
412 AM AST Fri Oct 20 2023

AMZ711-201615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231023T0600Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
412 AM AST Fri Oct 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet. 
  Seas 8 to 10 feet with occasional seas up to 11 feet on 
  Saturday. 

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N. 

* WHEN...Through 2 AM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-201615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231023T0000Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
412 AM AST Fri Oct 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet. 
  Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet on 
  Saturday. 

* WHERE...Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 PM AST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ726-201615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231021T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, and around
and just north of Culebra and Saint John-
412 AM AST Fri Oct 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, 
  and around and just north of Culebra and Saint John. 

* WHEN...through 8 PM AST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
216 
WHCA72 TJSJ 201504
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1104 AM AST Fri Oct 20 2023

AMZ711-202315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231023T0600Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
1104 AM AST Fri Oct 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet. 
  Seas 8 to 10 feet with occasional seas up to 11 feet on 
  Saturday. 

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N. 

* WHEN...Through 2 AM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-202315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231023T0000Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
1104 AM AST Fri Oct 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet. 
  Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet on 
  Saturday. 

* WHERE...Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 PM AST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ726-202315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231021T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, and around
and just north of Culebra and Saint John-
1104 AM AST Fri Oct 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, 
  and around and just north of Culebra and Saint John. 

* WHEN...through 8 PM AST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
779 
WHCA72 TJSJ 210139 AAA
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
939 PM AST Fri Oct 20 2023

AMZ711-210945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231023T0600Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
939 PM AST Fri Oct 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet.
  Rising to 8 to 10 feet with occasional seas up to 12 feet on 
  Saturday night. 

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N. 

* WHEN...Through 2 AM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-210945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231023T0000Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
939 PM AST Fri Oct 20 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 PM AST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
453 
WHCA72 TJSJ 210822
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
422 AM AST Sat Oct 21 2023

AMZ711-211630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231023T0600Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
422 AM AST Sat Oct 21 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet.
  Rising to 8 to 10 feet with occasional seas up to 12 feet
  Tonight.

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N. 

* WHEN...Through 2 AM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-211630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231023T0000Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
422 AM AST Sat Oct 21 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 PM AST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
805 
WHCA72 TJSJ 212132
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
532 PM AST Sat Oct 21 2023

AMZ711-220545-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231024T0000Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
532 PM AST Sat Oct 21 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet.
  Rising to 8 to 10 feet with occasional seas up to 12 feet on
  Sunday.
 
* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 PM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-220545-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231023T1200Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
532 PM AST Sat Oct 21 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 AM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
555 
WHCA72 TJSJ 220145
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
945 PM AST Sat Oct 21 2023

AMZ711-220945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231024T0000Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
945 PM AST Sat Oct 21 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to 10 feet. 
  Rising to 8 to 10 feet with occasional seas up to 12 feet on 
  Sunday. 

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 PM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-220945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231023T1200Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
945 PM AST Sat Oct 21 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 AM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
710 
WHCA72 TJSJ 220824
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
424 AM AST Sun Oct 22 2023

AMZ711-221630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231024T0000Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
424 AM AST Sun Oct 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...8 to 10 feet with occasional seas up to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 PM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-221630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231023T1200Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
424 AM AST Sun Oct 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 AM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
381 
WHCA72 TJSJ 221458
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1058 AM AST Sun Oct 22 2023

AMZ711-222300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231024T0000Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
1058 AM AST Sun Oct 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...8 to 10 feet with occasional seas up to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 PM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-222300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231023T1200Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
1058 AM AST Sun Oct 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 AM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
245 
WHCA72 TJSJ 222032
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
432 PM AST Sun Oct 22 2023

AMZ711-230445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231024T0000Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
432 PM AST Sun Oct 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...8 to 10 feet with occasional seas up to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 PM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-230445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231023T1200Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
432 PM AST Sun Oct 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 AM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
937 
WHCA72 TJSJ 230035
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
835 PM AST Sun Oct 22 2023

AMZ711-230845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231024T0000Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
835 PM AST Sun Oct 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...8 to 10 feet with occasional seas up to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 PM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-230845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231023T1200Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
835 PM AST Sun Oct 22 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 AM AST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
155 
WHCA72 TJSJ 230831
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
431 AM AST Mon Oct 23 2023

AMZ723-230945-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231023T1200Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
431 AM AST Mon Oct 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wave heights have fallen below 6 feet, and conditions should
remain favorable for small craft. 

$$

AMZ711-232200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231024T0000Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
431 AM AST Mon Oct 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...8 to 10 feet with occasional seas up to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 PM AST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
951 
WHCA72 TJSJ 232000
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 PM AST Mon Oct 23 2023

AMZ711-240000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-231024T0000Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
400 PM AST Mon Oct 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...8 to 10 feet with occasional seas up to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N. 

* WHEN...Through 8 PM AST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave heights of 7 feet or
higher and/or wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to
produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced
mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS JSJ wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Oct 18, 10:02 AM CDT, 6 hours 50 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 18, 10:02 AM CDT, 6 hours 50 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1102 AM AST Wed Oct 18 2023

.UPDATE...The current forecast continues on track. Mainly fair weather
conditions prevailed across the islands during the morning hours.
However, shower activity with isolated thunderstorms were observed
across the Caribbean waters. So far, temperatures have reached the
upper 80s to low 90s across the coastal and urban areas of Puerto
Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Heat indices will continue to
increase and surpass the 108 degrees during the afternoon hours
across portions of northern Puerto Rico, including Vieques and
Culebra. There is a Heat Advisory in effect for the mentioned areas.
An upper-level trough continues to dominate the local weather
conditions. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected to
develop across portions of the central interior, western and
northwestern Puerto Rico due to the combination of excessive heating
and local effects. Therefore, there is an elevated risk of flooding
in urban areas, roads and small streams. Instability associated to
the upper-level trough will remain across the local region until
the end of the workweek.

&&

.AVIATION...VFR conditions will prevail across all terminals
during the period. However, afternoon TSRA/SHRA development may
result in brief MVFR conds for TJPS/TJBQ between 18/17-23Z. Winds
from the E at 5-10 kts with higher gusts and sea breeze
variations, becoming light and variable after 18/23Z.

&&

.MARINE...No changes to the previous marine forecast. Most recent
CariCOOS buoy observations, seas remain between 1 to 3 feet across
the coastal local waters. For beachgoers, there is a moderate
risk of life-threatening rip currents along the north-central
beaches of Puerto Rico.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 502 AM AST Wed Oct 18 2023/

SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 502 AM AST Wed Oct 18 2023

An upper-level trough will dominate the weather pattern for the next
few days. Expect active afternoons. Uncertainty remains on the
potential impacts of Invest 94L for the local islands this weekend.
As the track and intensity of Invest 94L remain uncertain, residents
are urged to stay informed and continue to monitor the forecast as
this event evolves. A significant weather pattern change is expected
for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands next week as a polar
trough and associated frontal boundary approach the region. This
weather pattern may bring the anticipated seasonal October
temperatures while increasing precipitation and possible
thunderstorms to the area.

&&

SHORT TERM...Today through Friday...

A retrograding TUTT-Low resulted in scattered to numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms across the local waters and windward
portions of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico overnight. This
activity caused moderate to locally heavy rain, with the highest
rainfall estimates across southeast PR with more than an inch of
rain. Winds were mainly from the east at ten mph or less but higher
near showers and thunderstorms. Also finally, low temperatures were
in the mid and upper 70s across the coastal areas and mid-60s in the
mountain areas.

Although the retrograding TUTT-low will linger across the Northeast
Caribbean, rain activity will diminish somewhat across the islands
during the morning hours. This decrease in rain activity and the
available moisture will give way to another hot day with a heat
index between 102 and 111 degrees Fahrenheit across most urban and
coastal sites in PR, Vieques, Culebra, and the US Virgin Islands.

Afternoon thunderstorms will develop due to the excessive heating,
local effects, and sea breeze variations. As a result, thunderstorms
producing frequent lightning, flooding rains, and strong gusty winds
are likely across the interior and western sections. Once again, the
San Juan stream may form downwind from El Yunque during the
afternoon, increasing the potential for urban flooding in the
metropolitan area.

Instability associated with the TUTT-low will remain across the
islands on Thursday, when a wind surge will bring a sharp increase
in moisture, resulting in squally weather, especially Early Thursday
morning and afternoon.

Friday's forecast is more challenging due to the indirect effects
associated with the Invest 94L. Some guidance (GFS) has the system
moving northeast of the USVI as a tropical cyclone, leaving the
islands on the subsidence side of it (meaning less rain activity for
PR/USVI). Another guidance (ECMWF) has the system moving as a low
pressure/trough near the islands by the weekend, bringing a wet and
unstable weather pattern. Regardless of which guidance is correct,
Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands residents should monitor the
NWS National Hurricane Center track and intensity forecast as it
approaches the islands.

&&

LONG TERM...Saturday through Wednesday...

Models continue to be consistent from cycle to cycle that Invest 94L
will move northeast of the area by this weekend. However, forecast
intensity and closeness to the local islands remain uncertain. GFS
persists on the strongest tropical cyclone development and farthest
away from the local area with ECMWF insisting on an open wave
passing through the islands during the weekend, with other models
falling in between.

The TUTT-low aloft will linger on Saturday while a polar trough will
start to approach from the northwest on Sunday. This could provide
enough wind shear to inhibit further development if Invest 94L moves
closer to the northeastern Caribbean. However, these types of
scenarios are difficult to forecast. It seems that there is a low
probability of a direct impact from this system. However, if Invest
94L does come close, the primary concern for Puerto Rico and the US
Virgin Islands is the potential for heavy rainfall. Depending on the
track and development of Invest 94L, the region could see an
increased risk of widespread showers and thunderstorms. This raises
concerns for flooding and landslides, particularly in vulnerable
areas or steep terrain. In addition to the precipitation threat,
strong wind gusts are possible in the vicinity of the strongest
thunderstorms. These gusty winds can lead to localized damage and
downed trees. We will continue to closely monitor the progress of
Invest 94L and provide updates as more information becomes
available.

For the rest of the forecast period, a notable change in the weather
pattern is anticipated as a polar trough and a frontal boundary edge
closer to Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. First and foremost,
slightly cooler temperatures, more in line with October weather, can
be expected by next week. As the polar trough intensifies while low-
level moisture convergence increases, we could expect an increase in
unstable weather conditions as the week advances. This could lead to
an increase in shower and thunderstorm activity across the islands.
This particular weather pattern is known to produce strong
thunderstorms capable of producing frequent lightning, gusty winds,
and waterspouts in its vicinity.

&&

AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS) Issued at 502 AM AST Wed Oct 18 2023

VFR conditions will persist during the morning hours. However,
SHRA/isolated TSRA will develop again across PR's interior/W and
downwind from El Yunque, resulting in MVFR conditions between 18/17-
23z at JBQ and possibly at JSJ. The vicinity of IST/ISX may observe
TSRA/SHRA as they develop downwind from the islands during the
afternoon. Expect calm to light and VRB winds through 18/13z,
returning from the E/ESE at 5-10 kt, but locally higher due to sea
breeze variations after 18/13z.

&&

MARINE...
Issued at 502 AM AST Wed Oct 18 2023

Recent CariCOOS buoy network observations around Puerto Rico and the
U.S. Virgin Islands indicated steady seas of around 2. Marine
conditions should remain favorable for small craft, with seas within
the 2-4 feet range during the next few days. There is a moderate
risk of rip currents across beaches of north-central Puerto Rico
today. Expect additional north-facing beaches with moderate risk
in the coming days. Expect deteriorating seas this weekend as
Invest 94L moves closer to the Caribbean basin, particularly
across the offshore Atlantic waters and Anegada Passage.

&&

.SJU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PR...Heat Advisory until 5 PM AST this afternoon for PRZ001-005-008-
     012-013.

VI...None.
AM...None.
&&

GRS/ICP
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 18, 4:43 AM CDT, 12 hours 9 minutes before
Perspectiva sobre las Condiciones Peligrosas del Tiempo
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología San Juan PR
525 AM AST miércoles 18 de octubre de 2023

AMZ711>745-PRZ001>013-190930-
San Juan y Vecindad-Noreste-Sureste-Este Interior- Norte Central-
Central Interior-Ponce y Vecindad-Noroeste- Oeste Interior-Mayagüez
y Vecindad-Suroeste-Culebra-Vieques- Las aguas cercanas y fuera de
la costa del Atlántico y del Caribe-
525 AM AST miércoles 18 de octubre de 2023

Esta perspectiva sobre las condiciones peligrosas del tiempo es para
sectores de Puerto Rico.

.DÍA UNO...Hoy y esta noche

.Rayos...Tormentas eléctricas de aisladas a dispersas son posibles a
través de las islas locales durante las horas de la tarde y de la
noche. Esté atento a las tormentas eléctricas en su área y esté
preparado para buscar refugio.

.Lluvia Excesiva...Inundaciones en áreas urbanas, calles,
riachuelos y canales. Inundaciones repentinas aisladas posibles.

.Calor Excesivo...Índice de calor de 108-111 grados a través de las
áreas urbanas y costeras a lo largo de la costa norte, Vieques y
Culebra. Agotamiento por calor probable con exposición prolongada.
Es posible un golpe de calor.

.Corrientes Marinas...Las corrientes marinas que amenacen la vida
son posibles en la zona de oleaje particularmente a lo largo de la
Costa del Atlántico.

.DEL DÍA DOS AL SIETE...jueves a martes
Hay un riesgo elevado de calor excesivo con índices de calor
alrededor de 110 grados o más altos durante el período. Se espera un
riesgo de corriente marina hasta moderado durante el período a
través de la mayoría de las playas de las islas. Las inundaciones
urbanas y de riachuelos son posibles cada tarde. Las tormentas
eléctricas pueden desarrollarse cada tarde. El oleaje picado puede
regresar para el final de la semana laboral.

La incertidumbre permanece sobre los impactos potenciales de Invest
94L para las islas locales este fin de semana. A medida que la
trayectoria e intensidad del Invest 94L permanecen inciertas, se
insta a los residentes a mantenerse informados y continuar
monitoreando el pronóstico a medida que este evento evoluciona.

.COMUNICADO SOBRE INFORMACIÓN REPORTADA POR OBSERVADORES...
Se les exhorta a los observadores a reportar. Favor de reportar
cualquier información sobre inundaciones, vientos, olas y corrientes
marinas al Servicio Nacional de Meteorología en San Juan.

AMZ716-726-VIZ001-002-190930-
San Thomas San John e islas adyacentes-Santa Cruz-Aguas cercanas a
la costa del Atlántico y aguas costeras adyacentes del Caribe-
525 AM AST miércoles 18 de octubre de 2023

Esta Perspectiva sobre las Condiciones Peligrosas del Tiempo es para
sectores de las Islas Vírgenes Americanas.

.DÍA UNO...Hoy y esta noche

.Rayos...Tormentas eléctricas aisladas a dispersas posibles a
través de la región esta tarde y la noche. Esté atento a las
tormentas eléctricas en  su área y esté preparado para buscar
refugio.

.Lluvia Excesiva...Acumulación de agua en las carreteras y áreas
mal drenadas a través de las islas. Las inundaciones de riachuelos
urbanos y pequeños son posibles.

.Calor Excesivo...Índice de calor de 102-107 grados a través de las
islas. Agotamiento por calor posible con una exposición prolongada.

.DEL DÍA DOS AL SIETE...jueves a martes
Hay un riesgo elevado de calor excesivo con índices de calor
alrededor de 110 grados o más altos durante el período. Se espera un
riesgo de corriente marina hasta moderado durante el período a
través de la mayoría de las playas de las islas. Las tormentas
eléctricas pueden desarrollarse cada tarde. El oleaje picado puede
regresar para el final de la semana laboral.

La incertidumbre permanece sobre los impactos potenciales del Invest
94L para las islas locales este fin de semana. A medida que la
trayectoria e intensidad del Invest 94L permanecen inciertas, se
insta a los residentes a mantenerse informados y continuar
monitoreando el pronóstico a medida que este evento evoluciona.

.COMUNICADO SOBRE INFORMACIÓN REPORTADA POR OBSERVADORES...
Se les exhorta a los observadores a reportar.  Favor de reportar
cualquier información sobre inundaciones, vientos, olas y corrientes
marinas al Servicio Nacional de Meteorología en San Juan.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Oct 18, 1:59 PM CDT, 2 hours 53 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
259 PM AST Wed Oct 18 2023

PRZ008-009-181930-
Northwest PR-Western Interior PR-
259 PM AST Wed Oct 18 2023

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT LAS MARIAS...LARES...SAN
SEBASTIAN...UTUADO AND ADJUNTAS MUNICIPALITIES THROUGH 330 PM AST...

At 258 PM AST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lares, moving west at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 1831 6676 1820 6676 1821 6702 1837 6702
TIME...MOT...LOC 1858Z 092DEG 13KT 1829 6684

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

DSR
Special weather statement, Oct 18, 2:08 PM CDT, 2 hours 44 minutes before
Comunicado Especial sobre las Condiciones del Tiempo
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologa San Juan PR
259 PM AST mircoles 18 de octubre de 2023

...UNA TRONADA FUERTE IMPACTAR LOS MUNICIPIOS DE LAS MARIAS...LARES...SAN
SEBASTIAN...UTUADO Y ADJUNTAS HASTA LAS 330 PM AST...

A las 258 PM AST, el radar Doppler detect una tronada fuerte sobre
Lares, movindose hacia el oeste a 15 mph.

PELIGRO...Rfagas de viento de hasta 40 mph y granizo pequeo.

FUENTE...Indicado por radar.

IMPACTO...Los vientos rfagas podran derribar las ramas de los
rboles y soplar alrededor de objetos no asegurados. El dao menor
de granizo a la vegetacin es posible.

MEDIDAS DE PRECAUCIN/PREPARACIN...

Si est al aire libre, considere buscar refugio dentro de un
edificio.

Rayos frecuentes de nubes a suelo estn ocurriendo con esta
tormenta. Los rayos pueden golpear a 10 millas de una tormenta
elctrica. Busque un refugio seguro dentro de un edificio o
vehculo.

TAMAO DE GRANIZO MXIMO...0.25
EN RFAGA DE VIENTO MXIMO...40 MPH

DSR/MMC

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 18, 3:08 AM CDTHeat AdvisoryJSJ6 hr
Oct 18, 1:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ31 min
Oct 18, 2:41 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ64 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.