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Rip Current Statement 24, NWS JSJ

April 17, 2016

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 17, 2016, 8:59 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 17, 2016, 8:59 PM CDT (01:59 UTC)
Expired
Apr 22, 2016, 4:50 AM CDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

059 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180159
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
959 PM AST SUN APR 17 2016


PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-181000-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.160418T0159Z-160420T0000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN/ADJACENT ISLANDS-
959 PM AST SUN APR 17 2016

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

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

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO AND
  THE NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN SWEEP SWIMMERS OUT INTO
  THE OCEAN.

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. 

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
490 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180807
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
407 AM AST MON APR 18 2016

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-182000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T0000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN/ADJACENT ISLANDS-
407 AM AST MON APR 18 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO AND 
  THE NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN SWEEP SWIMMERS OUT INTO 
  THE OCEAN. 

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.

&&

$$
188 
WHCA42 TJSJ 181458
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1058 AM AST MON APR 18 2016

NORTHERLY SWELL IS ARRIVING IN THE ATLANTIC WATERS AND DRIVING
STRONG RIP CURRENTS AND HIGH SURF ALONG EXPOSED COASTLINES.

PRZ001-005-008-010-190200-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.160418T1458Z-160419T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T0000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-
1058 AM AST MON APR 18 2016

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A HIGH SURF
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST TUESDAY. 

* WAVES AND SURF...BREAKING WAVES OF 8 TO 10 FEET.

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO
  THE OCEAN. HIGH BREAKING WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP ANIMALS AND PEOPLE
  OFF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND OUT TO SEA.

* TIME OF HIGH TIDE SAN JUAN...1.20 FEET AT 6:59 PM AST AND 
                               1.10 FEET AT 7:12 AM AST TUESDAY
* TIME OF HIGH TIDE ARECIBO... 1.24 FEET AT 6:33 PM AST AND 
                               1.16 FEET AT 6:42 AM AST TUESDAY
* TIME OF HIGH TIDE MAYAGUEZ...0.96 FEET AT 6:57 PM AST AND 
                               0.91 FEET AT 7:09 AM AST TUESDAY

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.

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

&&

$$

PRZ013-190200-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.160418T2200Z-160420T0000Z/
VIEQUES-
1058 AM AST MON APR 18 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A HIGH RIP
CURRENT RISK...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. 

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF VIEQUES.

* TIMING...TONIGHT THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO
  THE OCEAN.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ011-190200-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T0000Z/
SOUTHWEST-
1058 AM AST MON APR 18 2016

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

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

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE WEST FACING BEACHES OF SOUTHWEST PUERTO
  RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO
  THE OCEAN.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-012-VIZ001-190200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T0000Z/
NORTHEAST-CULEBRA-ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN/ADJACENT ISLANDS-
1058 AM AST MON APR 18 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF NORTHEAST PUERTO
  RICO AND THE NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO
  THE OCEAN.

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.

&&

$$
944 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190212
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1012 PM AST MON APR 18 2016

NORTHERLY SWELL CONTINUED TO ARRIVE AND SPREAD ACROSS THE ATLANTIC
WATERS AND DRIVING STRONG RIP CURRENTS AND HIGH SURF ALONG EXPOSED
COASTLINES.

PRZ001-005-008-010-191015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-160419T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T0000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-
1012 PM AST MON APR 18 2016

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

* WAVES AND SURF...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 12 FEET.

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO 
  THE OCEAN. HIGH BREAKING WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP ANIMALS AND 
  PEOPLE OFF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND OUT TO SEA. 

* TIME OF HIGH TIDE SAN JUAN...1.20 FEET AT 6:59 PM AST AND 1.10 
  FEET AT 7:12 AM AST TUESDAY * TIME OF HIGH TIDE ARECIBO... 
  1.24 FEET AT 6:33 PM AST AND 1.16 FEET AT 6:42 AM AST TUESDAY 
  * TIME OF HIGH TIDE MAYAGUEZ...0.96 FEET AT 6:57 PM AST AND 
  0.91 FEET AT 7:09 AM AST TUESDAY 

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.

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

&&

$$

PRZ002-011>013-VIZ001-191015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T0000Z/
NORTHEAST-SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-VIEQUES-
ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN/ADJACENT ISLANDS-
1012 PM AST MON APR 18 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF NORTHEAST PUERTO 
  RICO AND THE NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO 
  THE OCEAN. 

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.

&&

$$
966 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190952
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
552 AM AST TUE APR 19 2016

LONG PERIOD NORTHERLY SWELL WILL CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE BEACHES OF
PUERTO RICO AND THE NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS THROUGH AT LEAST
WEDNESDAY. THIS WILL CAUSE HIGH SURF AND A HIGH RISK OF RIP
CURRENTS.

PRZ005-008-010-191800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-160420T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T2300Z/
NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-
552 AM AST TUE APR 19 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WAVES AND SURF...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 12 FEET.

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...HIGH SURF THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT. HIGH RISK OF
  RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO 
  THE OCEAN. HIGH BREAKING WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP ANIMALS AND 
  PEOPLE OFF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND OUT TO SEA. 

* TIME OF HIGH TIDE SAN JUAN...1.10 FEET AT 7:12 AM AST AND
                               1.29 FEET AT 7:45 PM 
* TIME OF HIGH TIDE ARECIBO... 1.16 FEET AT 6:42 AM AST AND 
                               1.35 FEET AT 7:18 PM AST  
* TIME OF HIGH TIDE MAYAGUEZ...0.91 FEET AT 7:09 AM AST AND
                               1.05 FEET AT 7:40 PM AST 

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.

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-191800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T2300Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-160419T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-
552 AM AST TUE APR 19 2016

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

* WAVES AND SURF...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 12 FEET.

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...HIGH SURF UNTIL THIS EVENING. HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS
  UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING..

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO 
  THE OCEAN. HIGH BREAKING WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP ANIMALS AND 
  PEOPLE OFF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND OUT TO SEA. 

* TIME OF HIGH TIDE SAN JUAN...1.10 FEET AT 7:12 AM AST AND
                               1.29 FEET AT 7:45 PM 
* TIME OF HIGH TIDE ARECIBO... 1.16 FEET AT 6:42 AM AST AND 
                               1.35 FEET AT 7:18 PM AST  
* TIME OF HIGH TIDE MAYAGUEZ...0.91 FEET AT 7:09 AM AST AND
                               1.05 FEET AT 7:40 PM AST 

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.

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

&&

$$

PRZ002-012-VIZ001-191800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T2300Z/
NORTHEAST-CULEBRA-ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN/ADJACENT ISLANDS-
552 AM AST TUE APR 19 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF NORTHEAST PUERTO 
  RICO INCLUDING CULEBRA AND THE NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO 
  THE OCEAN. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ011-191800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T1000Z/
SOUTHWEST-
552 AM AST TUE APR 19 2016

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

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE WEST FACING BEACHES OF SOUTHWEST PUERTO 
  RICO. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO 
  THE OCEAN. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-191800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T0000Z/
VIEQUES-
552 AM AST TUE APR 19 2016

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

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF VIEQUES. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO 
  THE OCEAN. 

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.

&&

$$
111 
WHCA42 TJSJ 192033
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
433 PM AST TUE APR 19 2016

PRZ005-008-010-200445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-160420T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T2300Z/
NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-
433 PM AST TUE APR 19 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WAVES AND SURF...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 12 FEET.

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...HIGH SURF THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT. HIGH RISK OF RIP 
  CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO 
  THE OCEAN. HIGH BREAKING WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP ANIMALS AND 
  PEOPLE OFF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND OUT TO SEA. 

* TIME OF HIGH TIDE SAN JUAN...1.29 FEET AT 7:45 PM * TIME OF HIGH
  TIDE ARECIBO...1.35 FEET AT 7:18 PM AST * TIME OF HIGH TIDE
  MAYAGUEZ... 1.05 FEET AT 7:40 PM AST

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.

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-200445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-160419T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T2300Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-
433 PM AST TUE APR 19 2016

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

* WAVES AND SURF...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 12 FEET.

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...HIGH SURF UNTIL THIS EVENING. HIGH RISK OF RIP 
  CURRENTS UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING.. 

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO 
  THE OCEAN. HIGH BREAKING WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP ANIMALS AND 
  PEOPLE OFF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND OUT TO SEA. 

* TIME OF HIGH TIDE SAN JUAN...1.29 FEET AT 7:45 PM * TIME OF HIGH
  TIDE ARECIBO...1.35 FEET AT 7:18 PM AST * TIME OF HIGH TIDE
  MAYAGUEZ...1.05 FEET AT 7:40 PM AST.

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.

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

&&

$$

PRZ002-012-VIZ001-200445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T2300Z/
NORTHEAST-CULEBRA-ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN/ADJACENT ISLANDS-
433 PM AST TUE APR 19 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF NORTHEAST PUERTO 
  RICO INCLUDING CULEBRA AND THE NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO 
  THE OCEAN. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-200000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T0000Z/
VIEQUES-
433 PM AST TUE APR 19 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO 
  THE OCEAN. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ011-200445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T1000Z/
SOUTHWEST-
433 PM AST TUE APR 19 2016

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

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE WEST FACING BEACHES OF SOUTHWEST PUERTO 
  RICO. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO 
  THE OCEAN. 

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.

&&

$$
980 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200204
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1004 PM AST TUE APR 19 2016

PRZ005-008-010-201015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-160420T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T2300Z/
NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-
1004 PM AST TUE APR 19 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WAVES AND SURF...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 12 FEET.

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...HIGH SURF THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT. HIGH RISK OF RIP 
  CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO 
  THE OCEAN. HIGH BREAKING WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP ANIMALS AND 
  PEOPLE OFF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND OUT TO SEA. 

* TIME OF HIGH TIDE SAN JUAN...1.29 FEET AT 7:45 PM * TIME OF 
  HIGH TIDE ARECIBO...1.35 FEET AT 7:18 PM AST * TIME OF HIGH 
  TIDE MAYAGUEZ... 1.05 FEET AT 7:40 PM AST 

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.

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-VIZ001-201015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T2300Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-CULEBRA-
ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN/ADJACENT ISLANDS-
1004 PM AST TUE APR 19 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF NORTHEAST PUERTO 
  RICO INCLUDING CULEBRA AND THE NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO 
  THE OCEAN. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ011-201000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T1000Z/
SOUTHWEST-
1004 PM AST TUE APR 19 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
WEDNESDAY...

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE WEST FACING BEACHES OF SOUTHWEST PUERTO 
  RICO. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO 
  THE OCEAN. 

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.

&&

$$
336 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200820
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
420 AM AST WED APR 20 2016

PRZ005-008-010-201630-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-160420T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T2300Z/
NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-
420 AM AST WED APR 20 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH
SURF ADVISORY. 

BREAKING WAVES OF 10 FEET ARE NO LONGER EXPECTED. 

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. 

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-VIZ001-201630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T2300Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-CULEBRA-
ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN/ADJACENT ISLANDS-
420 AM AST WED APR 20 2016

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

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE NORTH FACING BEACHES OF NORTHEAST PUERTO 
  RICO INCLUDING CULEBRA AND THE NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO 
  THE OCEAN. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ011-201000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160420T1000Z/
SOUTHWEST-
420 AM AST WED APR 20 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* LOCATION...ACROSS THE WEST FACING BEACHES OF SOUTHWEST PUERTO 
  RICO. 

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS MORNING.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO 
  THE OCEAN. 

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.

&&

$$
479 
WHCA42 TJSJ 201644
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1244 PM AST WED APR 20 2016

...NORTHERLY SWELL AFFECTING THE ATLANTIC WATERS WILL KEEP THE
HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL AT LEAST THURSDAY...

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-210130-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160421T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN/ADJACENT ISLANDS-
1244 PM AST WED APR 20 2016

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

* LOCATION...ATLANTIC BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO INCLUDING CULEBRA
  AND THE NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO THE OCEAN.

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.

&&

$$
353 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210136
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
936 PM AST WED APR 20 2016

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-210945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160421T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN/ADJACENT ISLANDS-
936 PM AST WED APR 20 2016

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

* LOCATION...ATLANTIC BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO INCLUDING CULEBRA 
  AND THE NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO THE 
  OCEAN.

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.

&&

$$
725 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210148 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
948 PM AST WED APR 20 2016

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-211400-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160421T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN/ADJACENT ISLANDS-
948 PM AST WED APR 20 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* LOCATION...ATLANTIC BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO INCLUDING CULEBRA 
  AND THE NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO THE 
  OCEAN.

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.

&&

$$
503 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210800
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
400 AM AST THU APR 21 2016

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-211600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160421T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN/ADJACENT ISLANDS-
400 AM AST THU APR 21 2016

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

* LOCATION...ATLANTIC BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO INCLUDING CULEBRA 
  AND THE NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO THE 
  OCEAN. 

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.

&&

$$
282 
WHCA42 TJSJ 211618
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1218 PM AST THU APR 21 2016

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-220130-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160422T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN/ADJACENT ISLANDS-
1218 PM AST THU APR 21 2016

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

* LOCATION...ATLANTIC BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO INCLUDING CULEBRA 
  AND THE NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO THE OCEAN.

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.

&&

$$
329 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220130 AAA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
930 PM AST THU APR 21 2016

CONDITIONS ARE SLOWLY IMPROVING...BUT MUCH OF THE NORTHERN SHORES
OF PUERTO RICO WILL HAVE A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FOR THE REST
OF THE NIGHT.

PRZ012-VIZ001-220230-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160422T1000Z/
CULEBRA-ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN/ADJACENT ISLANDS-
930 PM AST THU APR 21 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH
RIP CURRENT RISK. 

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-221000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160422T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-
930 PM AST THU APR 21 2016

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

* LOCATION...ATLANTIC BEACHES OF THE PUERTO RICO MAINLAND.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN DRAG SWIMMERS OUT INTO THE 
  OCEAN.

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.

&&

$$
289 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220950
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
550 AM AST FRI APR 22 2016

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-221100-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-160422T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-
550 AM AST FRI APR 22 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH
RIP CURRENT RISK. 


$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 17, 8:55 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ54 hr
Apr 18, 9:58 AM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryJSJ41 hr
Apr 18, 2:00 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ4 hr
Apr 18, 2:08 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ4 hr
Apr 18, 3:48 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ117 min
Apr 18, 6:33 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 2016Rip Current Statements in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2016Every rip current statement in 2016

Sources

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