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High Surf Advisory 21, NWS JSJ

November 9, 2016

NWS JSJ issued this high surf advisory at Nov 9, 2016, 4:37 AM CST. It took effect at Nov 9, 2016, 12:45 PM CST. It was in force for 27 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 9, 2016, 4:37 AM CST (10:37 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 9, 2016, 12:45 PM CST
Expired
Nov 10, 2016, 4:00 PM CST
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

862 
WHCA42 TJSJ 091037
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
637 AM AST WED NOV 9 2016

A LONG DOMINANT PERIOD NORTHERLY SWELL WILL ENTER THE ATLANTIC
WATERS AND PASSAGES THIS MORNING.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-091845-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0021.161109T2200Z-161110T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.161109T1037Z-161110T0200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
637 AM AST WED NOV 9 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
AST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A HIGH SURF
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AST
THURSDAY. A HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS HIGH
RIP CURRENT RISK IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING. 

* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS 6 TO 10 FEET.

* LOCATION...ALONG THE NORTH FACING BEACHES ALONG THE WEST AND
  NORTH COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...SEAS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE LATE THIS MORNING ACROSS
  THE ATLANTIC WATERS AND CARIBBEAN PASSAGES. LATE IN THE DAY A
  LONG PERIOD NORTHERLY SWELL IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE DANGEROUS
  BREAKING WAVE HEIGHTS ALONG THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF WEST AND
  NORTH PUERTO RICO, AS WELL AS ACROSS THE NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN
  ISLANDS.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST 
  SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...YELL FOR HELP. REMAIN
CALM...DO NOT EXHAUST YOURSELF AND STAY AFLOAT WHILE WAITING FOR
HELP. IF YOU HAVE TO SWIM OUT OF A RIP CURRENT...SWIM PARALLEL TO
SHORE AND BACK TOWARD THE BEACH WHEN POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT AS YOU WILL TIRE QUICKLY. 

&&

$$

PRZ013-091845-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.161109T1037Z-161110T0200Z/
VIEQUES-
637 AM AST WED NOV 9 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A HIGH RIP
CURRENT RISK...WHICH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING. 

* LOCATION...ALONG THE NORTH FACING BEACHES.

* TIMING...THROUGHOUT THE DAY

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN STRONGEST SWIMMER
  OUT TO SEA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...YELL FOR HELP. REMAIN
CALM...DO NOT EXHAUST YOURSELF AND STAY AFLOAT WHILE WAITING FOR
HELP. IF YOU HAVE TO SWIM OUT OF A RIP CURRENT...SWIM PARALLEL TO
SHORE AND BACK TOWARD THE BEACH WHEN POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT AS YOU WILL TIRE QUICKLY. 

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
831 
WHCA42 TJSJ 091845
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
245 PM AST WED NOV 9 2016

A LONG DOMINANT PERIOD NORTHERLY SWELL IS AFFECTING THE ATLANTIC
WATERS AND THE CARIBBEAN PASSAGES.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-100900-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0021.161109T1845Z-161110T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-161110T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
245 PM AST WED NOV 9 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...

* WAVES...7 TO 10 FEET WITH BREAKING WAVES OF 10 TO 12 FEET.

* LOCATION...ALONG THE NORTH FACING BEACHES ALONG THE WEST AND 
  NORTH COAST OF PUERTO RICO. 

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE THURSDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST 
  SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

&&

$$

PRZ013-100900-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-161110T2200Z/
VIEQUES-
245 PM AST WED NOV 9 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...ALONG THE NORTH FACING BEACHES.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE THURSDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN STRONGEST 
  SWIMMER OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

&&

$$
296 
WHCA42 TJSJ 091905 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
305 PM AST WED NOV 9 2016

A LONG DOMINANT PERIOD NORTHERLY SWELL IS AFFECTING THE ATLANTIC
WATERS AND THE CARIBBEAN PASSAGES.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-100900-
/O.COR.TJSJ.SU.Y.0021.161109T1845Z-161110T2200Z/
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-161110T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
305 PM AST WED NOV 9 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...

* WAVES...7 TO 10 FEET WITH BREAKING WAVES OF 10 TO 12 FEET.

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTH AND WEST COAST OF PUERTO RICO,
  CULEBRA, ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN.

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST 
  SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

&&

$$

PRZ013-100900-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-161110T2200Z/
VIEQUES-
305 PM AST WED NOV 9 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...NORTH FACING BEACHES OF VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN STRONGEST 
  SWIMMER OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

&&

$$
312 
WHCA42 TJSJ 100835
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
435 AM AST THU NOV 10 2016

A LONG DOMINANT PERIOD NORTHERLY SWELL IS AFFECTING THE ATLANTIC
WATERS AND THE CARIBBEAN PASSAGES.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-101645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-161110T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-161110T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
435 AM AST THU NOV 10 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WAVES...7 TO 10 FEET WITH BREAKING WAVES OF 10 TO 15 FEET.

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTH AND WEST COAST OF PUERTO RICO... 
  CULEBRA... ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN. 

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST 
  SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

&&

$$

PRZ013-101645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-161110T2200Z/
VIEQUES-
435 AM AST THU NOV 10 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...NORTH FACING BEACHES OF VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN STRONGEST 
  SWIMMER OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

&&

$$
618 
WHCA42 TJSJ 101049
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
649 AM AST THU NOV 10 2016

A LONG DOMINANT PERIOD NORTHERLY SWELL IS AFFECTING THE ATLANTIC
WATERS AND THE CARIBBEAN PASSAGES CREATING HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
NEAR SHORE AND ON LOCAL BEACHES WITH A NORTHERLY EXPOSURE.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-101900-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-161111T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-161110T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
649 AM AST THU NOV 10 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WAVES...7 TO 10 FEET WITH BREAKING WAVES OF 10 TO 15 FEET.

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTH AND WEST COAST OF PUERTO RICO... 
  CULEBRA... ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN. 

* TIMING...HIGH SURF THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON. HIGH RISK OF RIP
  CURRENTS THROUGH TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST
  SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. WAVES THAT CAN WASH PETS AND PEOPLE OFF OF
  NEARBY ROCKS INTO THE OCEAN OR ONTO OTHER ROCKS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

&&

$$

PRZ013-101900-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-161111T1000Z/
VIEQUES-
649 AM AST THU NOV 10 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...NORTH FACING BEACHES OF VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN STRONGEST 
  SWIMMER OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

&&

$$
577 
WHCA42 TJSJ 101812 AAA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
212 PM AST THU NOV 10 2016

ALTHOUGH SEAS ARE DIMINISHING SLOWLY, SWELL WILL CONTINUE THE
HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. HIGH SURF IS EXPECTED TO BE
DISCONTINUED BY 6 PM AST TONIGHT.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-110215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-161110T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-161111T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
212 PM AST THU NOV 10 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WAVES...7 TO 8 FEET WITH BREAKING WAVES OF 10 TO 13 FEET.

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTH AND WEST COAST OF PUERTO RICO... 
  CULEBRA... ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN. 

* TIMING...HIGH SURF THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON. HIGH RISK OF RIP 
  CURRENTS THROUGH TONIGHT. 

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST 
  SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. WAVES THAT CAN WASH PETS AND PEOPLE OFF 
  OF NEARBY ROCKS INTO THE OCEAN OR ONTO OTHER ROCKS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

&&

$$

PRZ013-110215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-161111T1000Z/
VIEQUES-
212 PM AST THU NOV 10 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...NORTH FACING BEACHES OF VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN STRONGEST 
  SWIMMER OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

&&

$$
510 
WHCA42 TJSJ 102210
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
610 PM AST THU NOV 10 2016

...ALTHOUGH LONG PERIOD SWELL IS GRADUALLY SUBSIDING ACROSS THE
REGIONAL WATERS...A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-111000-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.SU.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-161110T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-161111T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
610 PM AST THU NOV 10 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 AM AST FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTH AND WEST COAST OF PUERTO RICO...
  CULEBRA...ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN.

* TIMING...THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST
  SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

&&

$$

PRZ013-111000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-161111T1000Z/
VIEQUES-
610 PM AST THU NOV 10 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 AM AST FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...NORTH FACING BEACHES OF VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN STRONGEST 
  SWIMMER OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 8, 6:14 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningJSJ91 min
Nov 8, 6:48 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ72 min
Nov 8, 6:58 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningJSJ92 min
Nov 8, 7:12 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ2 hr
Nov 8, 7:19 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ116 min
Nov 8, 7:48 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Nov 9, 4:37 AM CSTRip Current StatementJSJ59 hr
Nov 9, 4:47 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr

Nearby

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Sources

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