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Usvi and puerto rico

Hurricane Maria; Usvi and Puerto Rico · NOAAORR-9576

issued
2017-09-19 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2017-10-03 00:00Z
self-cancels
2017-10-03 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
Caribbean Sea
position
18.117, -65.670
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

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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  1. Usvi and puerto rico this message2017-09-19 → 2017-10-03
  2. Vieques, puerto rico2017-09-20 → 2017-10-04

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