Vieques, puerto rico

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   NOAAORR-95762017-09-19 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-10-03 00:00Z
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   Hurricane Maria; USVI and Puerto Rico.
   USVI and Puerto Rico.
   1. On September 19, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. EDT, Major Hurricane Maria is currently a potentially catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane located approximately 85 miles southeast of St. Croix, moving west-northwest at 10 mph. Some fluctuations in intensity are likely during next day or two but Maria is forecast to remain an extremely dangerous Category 4 or 5 Hurricane until in moves near or over the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Hurricane Force winds extend outward up to 35 miles and Tropical Storm-Force winds extend outward up to 140 miles. This Hotline is being established as a location for information for all OR&R activities associated with preparation and response to Hurricane Maria.
   2. THREAT: OTHER.
   3. POSITION 18.117N 065.670W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9576: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9576

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   NOAAORR-96712017-09-20 00:00Z → cancelled 2017-10-04 00:00Z
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   M/V Ferrel; Vieques, Puerto Rico.
   Vieques, Puerto Rico.
   1. On September 19, 2017, the Motor Vessel Ferrel capsized during Hurricane Maria and later washed ashore on the western end of Vieques Island, Puerto Rico. An estimated 3,600 gallons of diesel remain onboard. Plans are now underway to remove fuel from the vessel.
   2. THREAT: OIL.
   3. POSITION 18.131N 065.281W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9671: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9671