Coast Guard sets Port Condition X-RAY for U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico seaports as Potential Tropical Cyclone 5 approaches

Coast Guard Captain of the Port San Juan set Port Condition X-RAY at 1 p.m., Monday, for seaports in U.S. Virgins Islands and Puerto Rico due to the possibility of sustained gale force winds (winds greater than 39 miles per hour) from Potential Tropical Cyclone 5 arriving within 48 hours. The Coast Guard strongly cautions the maritime community to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions as Potential Tropical Cyclone 5 continues approaching the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico area. “We urge the maritime community to not underestimate the impacts of this storm,” said Capt. Luis Rodriguez, Coast Guard Sector San Juan commander. “We are working closely with the maritime industry in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico to take the necessary actions to protect our port infrastructure and facilities for the storm’s arrival. This work is critical to minimize any impacts and facilitate the reestablishment of commercial vessel traffic following the storm when conditions are safe.”