Coast Guard sets Port Condition YANKEE for U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico seaports due to Tropical Storm Ernesto

Coast Guard Captain of the Port San Juan set Port Condition YANKEE at 6 a.m., Tuesday, for U.S. Virgins Islands and Puerto Rico seaports due to Tropical Storm Ernesto, and the possibility of gale force winds (39 mph) arriving within 24 hours. The Coast Guard strongly cautions the maritime community to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions as Tropical Storm Ernesto continues to approach the islands on its path to Atlantic waters. Seaports in Port Condition YANKEE are closed to all inbound commercial vessel traffic unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port.  Oceangoing vessels greater than 500 gross tons without an approved application to remain shall depart the port at this time.