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Rip Current Statement 42, NWS JSJ

October 10, 2016

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Oct 10, 2016, 8:37 PM CDT. It took effect at Oct 11, 2016, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 10, 2016, 8:37 PM CDT (01:37 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 11, 2016, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 14, 2016, 6:00 PM CDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

251 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110137
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
937 PM AST MON OCT 10 2016

LONG PERIOD NORTHWEST TO NORTH SWELLS WILL CREATE A HIGH RISK OF
RIP CURRENTS AND ROUGH SURF FOR MUCH OF THE NORTHWEST TO
NORTHEAST SHORES OF PUERTO RICO...CULEBRA AND ST. THOMAS FOR THE
NEXT FEW DAYS.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-110945-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.161011T1000Z-161011T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
937 PM AST MON OCT 10 2016

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

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

* LOCATION...ATLANTIC NORTHWEST TO NORTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO
  RICO...CULEBRA AND ST. THOMAS.

* TIMING...THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. 

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. 

&&

$$
17 follow-up statements
839 
WHCA42 TJSJ 111021
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
621 AM AST TUE OCT 11 2016

LONG PERIOD NORTHWEST TO NORTH SWELLS WILL CREATE A HIGH RISK
OF RIP CURRENTS AND ROUGH SURF FOR MUCH OF THE NORTHWEST TO
NORTHEAST SHORES OF PUERTO RICO...CULEBRA AND ST. THOMAS FOR 
THE NEXT FEW DAYS.

PRZ011-112030-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161012T1000Z/
SOUTHWEST-
621 AM AST TUE OCT 11 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

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

* LOCATION...SOUTHWEST PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH  WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-112030-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161012T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
621 AM AST TUE OCT 11 2016

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

* LOCATION...ATLANTIC NORTHWEST TO NORTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO 
  RICO...CULEBRA AND ST. THOMAS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH  WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. 

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.

&&

$$
335 
WHCA42 TJSJ 111023
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
623 AM AST TUE OCT 11 2016

LONG PERIOD NORTHWEST TO NORTH SWELLS WILL CREATE A HIGH RISK
OF RIP CURRENTS AND ROUGH SURF FOR MUCH OF THE NORTHWEST TO
NORTHEAST SHORES OF PUERTO RICO...CULEBRA AND ST. THOMAS FOR 
THE NEXT FEW DAYS.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010>012-VIZ001-111830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161012T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
623 AM AST TUE OCT 11 2016

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

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF WESTERN AND NORTH PUERTO RICO...CULEBRA
  AND ST. THOMAS.

* TIMING...THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. 

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. 

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.

&&

$$
080 
WHCA42 TJSJ 111355
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
955 AM AST TUE OCT 11 2016

LONG PERIOD NORTH-NORTHWEST SWELLS WILL CREATE HIGH SURF ALONG
THE WEST AND NORTH COASTS OF PUERTO RICO, CULEBRA, SAINT THOMAS
AND SAINT JOHN. LARGE BREAKING WAVES ACROSS THESE COASTS WILL
RESULT IN A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010>012-VIZ001-120200-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.161011T1355Z-161012T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161012T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
955 AM AST TUE OCT 11 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...

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

* BREAKING WAVES...10 TO 14 FEET. 

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

* TIMING...THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST
  SWIMMERS. BEACH EROSION IN EXPOSED COASTLINE IS POSSIBLE
  ESPECIALLY DURING HIGH TIDE.

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.

&&

$$
808 
WHCA42 TJSJ 112201
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
601 PM AST TUE OCT 11 2016

LONG PERIOD NORTH NORTHWEST SWELLS WILL CREATE HIGH SURF ALONG
THE WEST AND NORTH COASTS OF PUERTO RICO...CULEBRA...SAINT THOMAS
AND SAINT JOHN. LARGE BREAKING WAVES ACROSS THESE COASTS WILL
RESULT IN A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. 

PRZ001-002-005-008-010>012-VIZ001-120615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-161012T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
601 PM AST TUE OCT 11 2016

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

* BREAKING WAVES...8 TO 15 FEET.

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

* TIMING...THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. BEACH EROSION IN EXPOSED COASTLINE IS POSSIBLE 
  ESPECIALLY DURING HIGH TIDE. 

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.

&&

$$
457 
WHCA42 TJSJ 112203 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
603 PM AST TUE OCT 11 2016

LONG PERIOD NORTH NORTHWEST SWELLS WILL CREATE HIGH SURF ALONG
THE WEST AND NORTH COASTS OF PUERTO RICO...CULEBRA...SAINT THOMAS
AND SAINT JOHN. LARGE BREAKING WAVES ACROSS THESE COASTS WILL
RESULT IN A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. 

PRZ001-002-005-008-010>012-VIZ001-121015-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
/O.COR.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-161012T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
603 PM AST TUE OCT 11 2016

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

* BREAKING WAVES...8 TO 15 FEET.

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

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. BEACH EROSION IN EXPOSED COASTLINE IS POSSIBLE 
  ESPECIALLY DURING HIGH TIDE. 

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.

&&

$$
533 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120348
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1148 PM AST TUE OCT 11 2016

LONG PERIOD SWELL FROM HURRICANE NICOLE, AND MATTHEW WHILE IT WAS
ALSO A HURRICANE, WILL CAUSE HAZARDOUS CONDTIONS ALONG THE NORTH
AND WEST COASTS OF PUERTO RICO...INCLUDING CULEBRA AND THE
NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010>012-121815-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0006.161012T1900Z-161013T0300Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-161013T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-
1148 PM AST TUE OCT 11 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 11 PM AST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A COASTAL
FLOOD ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 11 PM AST
WEDNESDAY. 

* BREAKING WAVES...8 TO 15 FEET EVERY 12 TO 15 SECONDS.

* COASTAL FLOODING...MINOR INTRUSION OF SEA WATER SEVERAL HOURS
  BEFORE AND AFTER HIGH TIDES BETWEEN 5 AND 6 PM AST.

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

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST
  SWIMMERS. BEACH EROSION AND MINOR WATER INTRUSIONS IN EXPOSED
  COASTLINES AND LOW-LYING AREAS ARE POSSIBLE ESPECIALLY DURING
  HIGH TIDE. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS AND JETTIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION, DANGEROUS
SWIMMING CONDITIONS AND WAVES THAT WILL SWEEP OVER ROCKS AND
JETTIES KNOCKING OBSERVERS THERE INTO THE OCEAN.

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.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT HIGH LONG PERIOD SWELL
AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE
SHORE.

&&

$$

VIZ001-121815-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-161013T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
1148 PM AST TUE OCT 11 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* BREAKING WAVES...8 TO 15 FEET EVERY 12 TO 15 SECONDS.

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

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST
  SWIMMERS. BEACH EROSION IN EXPOSED COASTLINE IS POSSIBLE
  ESPECIALLY DURING HIGH TIDE. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS
  AND JETTIES.

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.

&&

$$
013 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120949 AAA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
549 AM AST WED OCT 12 2016

LONG PERIOD SWELL FROM HURRICANE NICOLE, AND MATTHEW WHILE IT WAS
ALSO A HURRICANE, WILL CAUSE HAZARDOUS CONDTIONS ALONG THE NORTH
AND WEST COASTS OF PUERTO RICO...INCLUDING CULEBRA VIEQUES AND
THE NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010>012-121800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-161013T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0006.161012T1900Z-161013T0300Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-
549 AM AST WED OCT 12 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 PM AST THIS EVENING...

* BREAKING WAVES...8 TO 14 FEET EVERY 12 TO 15 SECONDS.

* COASTAL FLOODING...MINOR INTRUSION OF SEA WATER SEVERAL HOURS 
  BEFORE AND AFTER HIGH TIDES BETWEEN 5 AND 6 PM AST. 

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

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. BEACH EROSION AND MINOR WATER INTRUSIONS IN EXPOSED 
  COASTLINES AND LOW-LYING AREAS ARE POSSIBLE ESPECIALLY DURING 
  HIGH TIDE. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS AND JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION...
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS AND WAVES THAT WILL SWEEP OVER
ROCKS AND JETTIES KNOCKING OBSERVERS THERE INTO THE OCEAN.

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.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT HIGH LONG PERIOD SWELL
AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG
THE SHORE.

&&

$$

VIZ001-121800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-161013T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
549 AM AST WED OCT 12 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* BREAKING WAVES...8 TO 12 FEET EVERY 12 TO 15 SECONDS.

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN.

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. BEACH EROSION IN EXPOSED COASTLINE IS POSSIBLE 
  ESPECIALLY DURING HIGH TIDE. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS 
  AND JETTIES. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-121800-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
VIEQUES-
549 AM AST WED OCT 12 2016

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

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

* BREAKING WAVES...UP TO 6 FEET EVERY 12 TO 15 SECONDS.

* LOCATION...NORTHERN BEACHES OF VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. BEACH EROSION IN EXPOSED COASTLINE IS POSSIBLE 
  ESPECIALLY DURING HIGH TIDE. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS 
  AND JETTIES. 

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.

&&

$$
705 
WHCA42 TJSJ 121801
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
201 PM AST WED OCT 12 2016

LONG PERIOD SWELL FROM HURRICANE NICOLE WILL CAUSE HAZARDOUS
CONDTIONS ALONG THE NORTH AND WEST COASTS OF PUERTO
RICO...INCLUDING CULEBRA VIEQUES AND THE NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN
ISLANDS.
PRZ001-002-005-008-010>012-130200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-161013T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0006.161012T1900Z-161013T0300Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-
201 PM AST WED OCT 12 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* BREAKING WAVES...8 TO 14 FEET EVERY 12 TO 15 SECONDS.

* COASTAL FLOODING...MINOR INTRUSION OF SEA WATER SEVERAL HOURS 
  BEFORE AND AFTER HIGH TIDES BETWEEN 5 AND 6 PM AST. 

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

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. BEACH EROSION AND MINOR WATER INTRUSIONS IN EXPOSED 
  COASTLINES AND LOW-LYING AREAS ARE POSSIBLE ESPECIALLY DURING 
  HIGH TIDE. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS AND JETTIES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION...
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS AND WAVES THAT WILL SWEEP OVER
ROCKS AND JETTIES KNOCKING OBSERVERS THERE INTO THE OCEAN.

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.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT HIGH LONG PERIOD SWELL
AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG
THE SHORE.

&&

$$

VIZ001-130200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-161013T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
201 PM AST WED OCT 12 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* BREAKING WAVES...8 TO 12 FEET EVERY 12 TO 15 SECONDS.

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN.

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. BEACH EROSION IN EXPOSED COASTLINE IS POSSIBLE 
  ESPECIALLY DURING HIGH TIDE. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS 
  AND JETTIES. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-130200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
VIEQUES-
201 PM AST WED OCT 12 2016

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

* BREAKING WAVES...UP TO 6 FEET EVERY 12 TO 15 SECONDS.

* LOCATION...NORTHERN BEACHES OF VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. BEACH EROSION IN EXPOSED COASTLINE IS POSSIBLE 
  ESPECIALLY DURING HIGH TIDE. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS 
  AND JETTIES. 

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.

&&

$$
836 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130118
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
918 PM AST WED OCT 12 2016

LONG PERIOD NORTHERLY SWELL WILL CONTINUE TO CREATE ROUGH SURF
CONDITIONS AND DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE ATLANTIC COASTLINE
OF PUERTO RICO AND ST. THOMAS THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY
AFTERNOON.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-130930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-161013T0300Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-
918 PM AST WED OCT 12 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS CANCELLED THE
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY. 


* BREAKING WAVES...8 TO 10 FEET.

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

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST
  SWIMMERS. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS AND JETTIES. BEACH
  EROSION IN EXPOSED COASTLINE IS POSSIBLE ESPECIALLY DURING HIGH
  TIDE.


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. 

&&

$$

PRZ011-012-130930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-161013T0300Z/
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-161013T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-
918 PM AST WED OCT 12 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS CANCELLED THE
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY. THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS BEEN
CANCELLED. HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT.

* BREAKING WAVES...5 TO 8 FEET.

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO AND NORTH BEACHES
  OF CULEBRA.

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST
  SWIMMERS.

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. 

&&

$$

VIZ001-130930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-161013T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
918 PM AST WED OCT 12 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH
SURF ADVISORY. HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT.


* BREAKING WAVES...6 TO 8 FEET.

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTHWESTERN ST. THOMAS.

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST
  SWIMMERS. 



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. 

&&

$$

PRZ013-130230-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
VIEQUES-
918 PM AST WED OCT 12 2016

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH
RIP CURRENT RISK. HOWEVER A MODERATE RISK CONTINUES FOR THE NORTH
COAST OF VIEQUES.



$$
691 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130841
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
441 AM AST THU OCT 13 2016

LONG PERIOD NORTHERLY SWELL WILL CONTINUE TO CREATE ROUGH SURF
CONDITIONS AND DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE ATLANTIC COASTLINE
OF PUERTO RICO AND ST. THOMAS AT LEAST UNTIL LATER THIS AFTERNOON
OR EARLY IN THE EVENING. 

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-131645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-
441 AM AST THU OCT 13 2016

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

* BREAKING WAVES...8 TO 10 FEET.

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

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS AND JETTIES. BEACH 
  EROSION IN EXPOSED COASTLINE IS POSSIBLE ESPECIALLY DURING 
  HIGH TIDE. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ011-012-VIZ001-131645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
441 AM AST THU OCT 13 2016

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

* BREAKING WAVES...6 TO 8 FEET.

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTHWESTERN ST. THOMAS.

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. 

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.

&&

$$
919 
WHCA42 TJSJ 131032 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
632 AM AST THU OCT 13 2016

LONG PERIOD NORTHERLY SWELL WILL CONTINUE TO CREATE ROUGH SURF
CONDITIONS AND DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE ATLANTIC COASTLINE
OF PUERTO RICO AND ST. THOMAS AT LEAST UNTIL LATER THIS AFTERNOON
OR EARLY IN THE EVENING. 

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-132200-
/O.COR.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-
632 AM AST THU OCT 13 2016

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

* BREAKING WAVES...8 TO 10 FEET.

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

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS AND JETTIES. BEACH 
  EROSION IN EXPOSED COASTLINE IS POSSIBLE ESPECIALLY DURING 
  HIGH TIDE. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ011-012-VIZ001-132200-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
632 AM AST THU OCT 13 2016

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

* BREAKING WAVES...6 TO 8 FEET.

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTHWESTERN ST. THOMAS...CULEBRA AND
  SOUTHWEST PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. 

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.

&&

$$
232 
WHCA42 TJSJ 131701
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
101 PM AST THU OCT 13 2016

ALTHOUGH...NORTHERLY SWELLS ARE GRADUALLY SUBSIDING...HIGH SURF
AND DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE ATLANTIC COASTLINE
OF PUERTO RICO AND ST. THOMAS.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-140200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161015T0000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-161013T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-
101 PM AST THU OCT 13 2016

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

* BREAKING WAVES...8 TO 10 FEET.

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

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS AND JETTIES. BEACH 
  EROSION IN EXPOSED COASTLINE IS POSSIBLE ESPECIALLY DURING 
  HIGH TIDE. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ011-012-VIZ001-140200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161015T0000Z/
SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
101 PM AST THU OCT 13 2016

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

* BREAKING WAVES...6 TO 8 FEET.

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTHWESTERN ST. THOMAS...CULEBRA AND 
  SOUTHWEST PUERTO RICO. 

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. 

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.

&&

$$
510 
WHCA42 TJSJ 132045
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
445 PM AST THU OCT 13 2016

.ALTHOUGH SURF AND MARINE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO SLOWLY SUBSIDE
TONIGHT AND INTO FRIDAY...LOCAL BUOY IN RINCON CONTINUES TO INDICATE
BREAKING WAVES AROUND 10 FEET. THEREFORE THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY
IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AST.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-140445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-161014T0300Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161015T0000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-
445 PM AST THU OCT 13 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* BREAKING WAVES...8 TO 10 FEET.

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

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST SWIMMERS.
  WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS AND JETTIES. BEACH EROSION IN
  EXPOSED COASTLINE IS POSSIBLE ESPECIALLY DURING HIGH TIDE.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ011-012-VIZ001-140445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161015T0000Z/
SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
445 PM AST THU OCT 13 2016

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

* BREAKING WAVES...6 TO 8 FEET.

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTHWESTERN ST. THOMAS...CULEBRA AND 
  SOUTHWEST PUERTO RICO. 

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST SWIMMERS.

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.

&&

$$
105 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140134
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
934 PM AST THU OCT 13 2016

ALTHOUGH SURF AND MARINE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO SLOWLY SUBSIDE
TONIGHT AND INTO FRIDAY...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 9 FEET ARE STILL
EXPECTED OVERNIGHT.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-140945-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-161014T0300Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161015T0000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-
934 PM AST THU OCT 13 2016

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

* BREAKING WAVES...7 TO 9 FEET.

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

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST SWIMMERS.

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. 

&&

$$

PRZ011-012-VIZ001-140945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161015T0000Z/
SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
934 PM AST THU OCT 13 2016

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

* BREAKING WAVES...6 TO 8 FEET.

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTHWESTERN ST. THOMAS...CULEBRA AND
  SOUTHWEST PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST SWIMMERS.

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.

&&

$$
376 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140848
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
448 AM AST FRI OCT 14 2016

PRZ001-002-005-008-010>012-VIZ001-141700-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161015T0000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
448 AM AST FRI OCT 14 2016

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

* BREAKING WAVES...5 TO 8 FEET.

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

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS.

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.

&&

$$
748 
WHCA42 TJSJ 141806
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
206 PM AST FRI OCT 14 2016

PRZ001-002-005-008-010>012-VIZ001-150000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161015T0000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
206 PM AST FRI OCT 14 2016

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

* BREAKING WAVES...5 TO 8 FEET.

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF THE WEST AND NORTH COAST OF PUERTO RICO.
  BEACHES IN NORTHERN CULEBRA AND NORTHERN SAINT THOMAS.

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. 

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.

&&

$$
877 
WHCA42 TJSJ 142300
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
700 PM AST FRI OCT 14 2016

PRZ001-002-005-008-010>012-VIZ001-150000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-161015T0000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-SOUTHWEST-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
700 PM AST FRI OCT 14 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8PM AST...

ALTHOUGH A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IS NOT LONGER EXPECTED....
SURF ZONE CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RIP
CURRENTS...THEREFORE A MODERATE RISK CONTINUES.


$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 11, 8:55 AM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryJSJ60 hr
Oct 11, 11:17 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ43 min
Oct 11, 12:46 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ5 hr
Oct 11, 1:05 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Oct 11, 2:27 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Oct 11, 2:58 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Oct 11, 3:47 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningJSJ58 min
Oct 11, 3:59 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Oct 11, 6:05 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningJSJ85 min
Oct 11, 12:42 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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