FZCA72 TJSJ 241049 MWSSJU Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service San Juan PR 649 AM AST Fri Oct 24 2025 AMZ733-735-741-241400- Caribbean waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the coastal waters of Saint Croix- Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM- Mona Passage Southward to 17N- 649 AM AST Fri Oct 24 2025 ...THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE CARIBBEAN WATERS AND THE MONA PASSAGE... At 644 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms capable of producing winds to around 30 knots, frequent lightning, and isolated waterspouts. These thunderstorms were located mainly over portions of the Caribbean Waters and the Mona Passage, moving north to northwest at around 15 to 20 knots. Additional thunderstorms are expected to develop across these waters. These t-storms are associated with the outer rainbands of Tropical Storm Melissa. The center of this T.S. is located around 565 miles SE of Cabo Rojo as of the 5 AM Oct 24 Bulletin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, possible waterspouts and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. $$