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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS JSJ

April 7, 2025

NWS JSJ issued this small craft advisory at Apr 7, 2025, 3:35 PM CDT. It took effect at Apr 8, 2025, 3:33 PM CDT. It was in force for 31 hr.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Apr 7, 2025, 3:35 PM CDT (20:35 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 8, 2025, 3:33 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 9, 2025, 11:00 PM CDT
In force
31 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

671 
WHCA72 TJSJ 072035
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
435 PM AST Mon Apr 7 2025

AMZ711-723-080445-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.250408T2200Z-250410T0000Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
435 PM AST Mon Apr 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 8 PM AST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 ft expected, occasionally to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N and Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 8 PM AST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
110 
WHCA72 TJSJ 080059
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
859 PM AST Mon Apr 7 2025

AMZ711-723-081000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.250408T2200Z-250410T0000Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
859 PM AST Mon Apr 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO
8 PM AST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 ft expected, occasionally to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N and Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 8 PM AST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
711 
WHCA72 TJSJ 080747
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
347 AM AST Tue Apr 8 2025

AMZ712-081600-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.250409T1000Z-250410T0400Z/
Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM-
347 AM AST Tue Apr 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
AST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to midnight AST Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ711-081600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.250408T2200Z-250410T0400Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
347 AM AST Tue Apr 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT AST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 ft expected, occasionally to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N and Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight AST Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-081600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.250408T2200Z-250409T2200Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
347 AM AST Tue Apr 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM AST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 ft expected, occasionally to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N and Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM AST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
750 
WHCA72 TJSJ 081505
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1105 AM AST Tue Apr 8 2025

AMZ711-082315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.250408T2200Z-250410T0400Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
1105 AM AST Tue Apr 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT AST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 ft expected, occasionally to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N and Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight AST Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-082315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.250408T2200Z-250409T2200Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
1105 AM AST Tue Apr 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 ft expected, occasionally to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 
  19.5N and Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix 
  south to 17N.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM AST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ712-082315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.250409T1000Z-250410T0400Z/
Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM-
1105 AM AST Tue Apr 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT AST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to midnight AST Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
986 
WHCA72 TJSJ 082033
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
433 PM AST Tue Apr 8 2025

AMZ716-090445-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.250408T2033Z-250409T2200Z/
Coastal Waters from Cabo San Juan to the waters between Anegada
Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 NM-
433 PM AST Tue Apr 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cabo San Juan to the waters 
  between Anegada Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ711-712-090445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.250408T2033Z-250410T0400Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM-
433 PM AST Tue Apr 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 ft expected, occasionally to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Offshore and coastal Atlantic waters. 

* WHEN...Until midnight AST Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ723-090445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.250408T2033Z-250409T2200Z/
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
433 PM AST Tue Apr 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 ft expected, occasionally to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Anegada Passage. 

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
459 
WHCA72 TJSJ 090128
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
928 PM AST Tue Apr 8 2025

AMZ711-712-090930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250410T0400Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM-
928 PM AST Tue Apr 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Offshore and Atlantic waters. 

* WHEN...Until midnight AST Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ716-723-090930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250409T2200Z/
Coastal Waters from Cabo San Juan to the waters between Anegada
Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 NM-
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
928 PM AST Tue Apr 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cabo San Juan to the waters 
  between Anegada Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 NM and 
  Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 
  17N.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
198 
WHCA72 TJSJ 090812
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
412 AM AST Wed Apr 9 2025

AMZ711-712-091615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250410T0400Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM-
412 AM AST Wed Apr 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...A long period northeasterly swell at 6 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Offshore and Atlantic waters.

* WHEN...Until midnight AST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ716-723-091615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250409T2200Z/
Coastal Waters from Cabo San Juan to the waters between Anegada
Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 NM-
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
412 AM AST Wed Apr 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...A long period northeasterly swell at 6 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cabo San Juan to the waters 
  between Anegada Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 NM and 
  Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 
  17N.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
503 
WHCA72 TJSJ 091442
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1042 AM AST Wed Apr 9 2025

AMZ711-712-092245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250410T0400Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM-
1042 AM AST Wed Apr 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...A long period northeasterly swell at 6 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Offshore and Atlantic waters.

* WHEN...Until midnight AST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ716-723-092200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250409T2200Z/
Coastal Waters from Cabo San Juan to the waters between Anegada
Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 NM-
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
1042 AM AST Wed Apr 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...A long period northeasterly swell at 6 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cabo San Juan to the waters 
  between Anegada Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 NM and 
  Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 
  17N.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
035 
WHCA72 TJSJ 092030
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
430 PM AST Wed Apr 9 2025

AMZ711-712-100400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250410T0400Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM-
430 PM AST Wed Apr 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Offshore and Coastal Atlantic Waters.

* WHEN...Until midnight AST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ716-723-092200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250409T2200Z/
Coastal Waters from Cabo San Juan to the waters between Anegada
Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 NM-
Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 17N-
430 PM AST Wed Apr 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cabo San Juan to the waters 
  between Anegada Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 NM and 
  Anegada Passage east of Virgin Gorda and Saint Croix south to 
  17N.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
446 
WHCA72 TJSJ 100122
MWWSJU

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
922 PM AST Wed Apr 9 2025

AMZ711-712-100400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250410T0400Z/
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N-
Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM-
922 PM AST Wed Apr 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Offshore and Coastal Atlantic Waters.

* WHEN...Until midnight AST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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