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Marine Weather Statement issued August 30 at 1:53PM AST by NWS San Juan PR

Mona Passage Southward to 17N; Coastal Waters OF Northwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM; Coastal Waters OF Southwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM

Urgency: Expected
Certainty: Observed
Onset: 8/30/2026, 5:53:00 PM
Expires: 8/30/2026, 7:45:00 PM

Details

The areas affected include... Mona Passage Southward to 17N... Coastal Waters of Northwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... Coastal Waters of Southwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... * At 153 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots, and waterspouts. This strong thunderstorm was located over the western coastal waters of Puerto Rico, just west of Mayaguez, moving west at 5 knots. Locations impacted include... Mainly open waters of Mona Passage Southward to 17N, Coastal Waters of Northwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM and Coastal Waters of Southwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM.

What To Do

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.

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Source: National Weather Service.

Marine Weather Statement — Mona Passage Southward to 17N; Coastal Waters OF Northwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM; Coastal Waters OF Southwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM | Now in USA