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Hurricane Watch - San Juan PR AL112017

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**EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CORE OF CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE IRMA PASSING OVER THE VIRGIN ISLANDS**

000
WTCA82 TJSJ 061840
HLSSJU
PRZ001>013-VIZ001-002-070245-

Hurricane Irma Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 30A
National Weather Service San Juan PR AL112017
240 PM AST Wed Sep 6 2017

This product covers PUERTO RICO AND THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CORE OF CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE IRMA PASSING OVER
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

NEW INFORMATION

SITUATION OVERVIEW

At 2 PM AST Irma continues as a dangerous category 5 with winds of 185
mph. Irma passed just north of Saint John and will continue in this
west northwest direction as a category 5 hurricane as it passes north
of and impacts Puerto Rico today. Irma is expected to cause lethal
winds, storm surge, rip currents and rainfall impacts across the local
islands. Hurricane force winds will be exceeded across the Northern
U.S. Virgin Islands, Culebra, with an eyewall passage. Hurricane force
winds are possible in northeast Puerto Rico and hurricane force gusts
can be expected there. Strong tropical force winds with hurricane force
gusts are likely over Vieques and on- going in Saint Croix. The rest
of the area is likely to experience tropical storm force winds. Wind
gusts with hurricane force wind are also likely in higher elevations.
Rainfall storm total accumulations across the north and northeast of
Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands except Saint Croix, 4 to 10 inches
with isolated 15 inches. Across the Southwest part of Puerto Rico and
St. Croix expect 2 to 4 inches.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS

Also, protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive
impacts across Saint Croix, Vieques, and most of the rest of Puerto
Rico.

Also, protect against life-threatening surge having possible
significant to extensive impacts across Puerto Rico and Saint Croix.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

If you are exceptionally vulnerable to wind or water hazards from
tropical systems, consider voluntary evacuation, especially if being
officially recommended. Relocate to a predetermined shelter or safe
destination.

If evacuating away from the area or relocating to a nearby shelter,
leave early before weather conditions become hazardous.

Do not return to evacuated areas until hazardous winds diminish and
flood waters abate.

Outside preparations should be wrapped up as soon as possible before
weather conditions completely deteriorate. Any remaining evacuations
and relocations should be expedited before the onset of tropical
storm force wind.

Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of
life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any
orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency
Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are
unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making.

Check-in with your emergency points of contact among family, friends,
and workmates. Inform them of your status and well-being. Let them
know how you intend to ride out the storm and when you plan to
check-in again.

Keep cell phones well charged and handy. Also, cell phone chargers
for automobiles can be helpful after the storm. Locate your chargers
and keep them with your cell phone.

Be a Good Samaritan and helpful to others.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to
the forecast.

NEXT UPDATE

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in San Juan PR around 5:30 PM AST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.


000
      WTCA82 TJSJ 061840
      HLSSJU
      PRZ001>013-VIZ001-002-070245-
      
      Hurricane Irma Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 30A
      National Weather Service San Juan PR  AL112017
      240 PM AST Wed Sep 6 2017
      
      This product covers PUERTO RICO AND THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS
      
      **EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CORE OF CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE IRMA PASSING OVER 
       THE VIRGIN ISLANDS** 
      
      NEW INFORMATION
      ---------------
      
      * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
          - None
      
      * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
          - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for all of Puerto Rico and the
            U.S. Virgin Islands
      
      * STORM INFORMATION:
          - About 90 miles east of San Juan PR or about 20 miles 
            east-northeast of Saint Thomas VI
          - 18.5N 64.7W
          - Storm Intensity 185 mph
          - Movement West-northwest or 285 degrees at 16 mph
      
      SITUATION OVERVIEW
      ------------------
      
      At 2 PM AST Irma continues as a dangerous category 5 with winds of 185
      mph. Irma passed just north of Saint John and will continue in this
      west northwest direction as a category 5 hurricane as it passes north 
      of and impacts Puerto Rico today. Irma is expected to cause lethal 
      winds, storm surge, rip currents and rainfall impacts across the local 
      islands. Hurricane force winds will be exceeded across the Northern 
      U.S. Virgin Islands, Culebra, with an eyewall passage. Hurricane force 
      winds are possible in northeast Puerto Rico and hurricane force gusts 
      can be expected there. Strong tropical force winds with hurricane force
      gusts are likely over Vieques and on- going in Saint Croix. The rest 
      of the area is likely to experience tropical storm force winds. Wind 
      gusts with hurricane force wind are also likely in higher elevations. 
      Rainfall storm total accumulations across the north and northeast of 
      Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands except Saint Croix, 4 to 10 inches 
      with isolated 15 inches. Across the Southwest part of Puerto Rico and 
      St. Croix expect 2 to 4 inches.
      
      POTENTIAL IMPACTS
      -----------------
      
      * WIND:
      Protect against life-threatening wind having possible devastating
      impacts across the northern U.S. Virgin Islands, Culebra and northeast
      Puerto Rico. Potential impacts in this area include:
          - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete roof 
            and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Damage 
            greatly accentuated by large airborne projectiles. Locations 
            may be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
          - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and 
            roadway signs blown over.
          - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban 
            or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways, and access 
            routes impassable.
          - Widespread power and communications outages.
      
      Also, protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive 
      impacts across Saint Croix, Vieques, and most of the rest of Puerto
      Rico.
      
      * SURGE:
      Protect against life-threatening surge having possible devastating
      impacts across northern coasts of Puerto Rico including Culebra and the
      northern U.S. Virgin Islands. Potential impacts in this area include:
          - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding greatly 
            accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural damage to 
            buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly compounded 
            from considerable floating debris. Locations may be 
            uninhabitable for an extended period.
          - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or 
            severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may become 
            stressed.
          - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.
          - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
            Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many lifted 
            onshore and stranded.
      
      Also, protect against life-threatening surge having possible 
      significant to extensive impacts across Puerto Rico and Saint Croix.
      
      * FLOODING RAIN:
      Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
      extensive impacts across the entire region and especially higher
      terrain. Potential impacts include:
          - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
          - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in 
            multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and 
            ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, 
            destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while 
            increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood 
            control systems and barriers may become stressed.
          - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
            communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed 
            away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. 
            Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with 
            underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. 
            Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.
      
      * TORNADOES:
      Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts 
      across PUERTO RICO AND THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS. Potential impacts 
      include:
          - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution 
            of emergency plans during tropical events.
          - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power 
            and communications disruptions.
          - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys 
            toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, 
            large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees 
            knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats 
            pulled from moorings.
      
      PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
      ----------------------------------
      
      * EVACUATIONS:
      
      If you are exceptionally vulnerable to wind or water hazards from 
      tropical systems, consider voluntary evacuation, especially if being 
      officially recommended. Relocate to a predetermined shelter or safe 
      destination.
      
      If evacuating away from the area or relocating to a nearby shelter, 
      leave early before weather conditions become hazardous.
      
      Do not return to evacuated areas until hazardous winds diminish and 
      flood waters abate.
      
      * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
      In Puerto Rico now is the time to bring to completion all preparations
      to protect life and property in accordance with your emergency plan.
      
      Outside preparations should be wrapped up as soon as possible before 
      weather conditions completely deteriorate. Any remaining evacuations 
      and relocations should be expedited before the onset of tropical 
      storm force wind.
      
      Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of 
      life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any 
      orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency 
      Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are 
      unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making.
      
      Check-in with your emergency points of contact among family, friends, 
      and workmates. Inform them of your status and well-being. Let them 
      know how you intend to ride out the storm and when you plan to 
      check-in again.
      
      Keep cell phones well charged and handy. Also, cell phone chargers 
      for automobiles can be helpful after the storm. Locate your chargers 
      and keep them with your cell phone.
      
      Be a Good Samaritan and helpful to others.
      
      Closely monitor NOAA Weather radio or other local news outlets for 
      official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to 
      the forecast.
      
      * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
      - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
      - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
      - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
      
      NEXT UPDATE
      -----------
      
      The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather 
      Service in San Juan PR around 5:30 PM AST, or sooner if conditions 
      warrant.
      
      $$
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