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Rip Current Statement 43, NWS JSJ

October 16, 2016

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Oct 16, 2016, 3:08 AM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 16, 2016, 3:08 AM CDT (08:08 UTC)
Expired
Oct 20, 2016, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

891 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160808
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
408 AM AST SUN OCT 16 2016

PRZ001-002-005-008-161615-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.161016T0808Z-161017T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
408 AM AST SUN OCT 16 2016

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

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

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTH AND EAST COASTS OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH MONDAY 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...

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. 

&&

$$
18 follow-up statements
065 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160942 
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
542 AM AST SUN OCT 16 2016

PRZ001-002-005-008-170200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-161017T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
542 AM AST SUN OCT 16 2016

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

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTH AND EAST COASTS OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH MONDAY 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...

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.

&&

$$
156 
WHCA42 TJSJ 161723
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
123 PM AST SUN OCT 16 2016

PRZ001-002-005-008-170200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-161017T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
123 PM AST SUN OCT 16 2016

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

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTH AND EAST COASTS OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH MONDAY 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...

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.

&&

$$
235 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170041
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
841 PM AST SUN OCT 16 2016

PRZ001-002-005-008-170845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-161017T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
841 PM AST SUN OCT 16 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH AT LEAST MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTH AND EAST COASTS OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST MONDAY 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...

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.

&&

$$
521 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171003
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
603 AM AST MON OCT 17 2016

PRZ013-VIZ002-180215-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.161018T1000Z-161019T0000Z/
VIEQUES-ST CROIX-
603 AM AST MON OCT 17 2016

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

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

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF VIEQUES AND SAINT CROIX

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY EVENING. 

* 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...

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. 

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-VIZ001-180215-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.161017T2100Z-161019T0000Z/
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
603 AM AST MON OCT 17 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM AST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A HIGH RIP
CURRENT RISK...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM AST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. 

* LOCATION...NORTH FACING BEACHES OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY EVENING.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-180215-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-161019T0000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
603 AM AST MON OCT 17 2016

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

* LOCATION...BEACHES ALONG THE NORTH AND EAST COASTS OF PUERTO
  RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY EVENING.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$
623 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171436
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1036 AM AST MON OCT 17 2016

LONG PERIOD NORTH TO NORTHEAST SWELL WILL CREATE ROUGH SURF AND
DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE NORTHERN BEACHES OF THE ISLANDS.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-172245-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0020.161017T2200Z-161019T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-161019T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
1036 AM AST MON OCT 17 2016

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A HIGH SURF
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM AST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WAVES AND SURF...6 TO 8 FEET NORTH TO NORTHEAST SWELL RESULTING
  IN LARGE BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 12 FEET LATER THIS
  AFTERNOON.

* LOCATION...BEACHES ALONG THE NORTHWEST...NORTH AND EAST COASTS
  OF PUERTO RICO INCLUDING CULEBRA. ALSO...THE NORTHWEST AND NORTH
  BEACHES OF ST. THOMAS.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* 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...

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-VIZ002-172245-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.161017T1436Z-161019T1000Z/
VIEQUES-ST CROIX-
1036 AM AST MON OCT 17 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY...


* LOCATION...BEACHES OF VIEQUES AND SAINT CROIX

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST
  SWIMMERS. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS AND JETTIES.

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.

&&

$$
084 
WHCA42 TJSJ 172202
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
602 PM AST MON OCT 17 2016

LONG PERIOD NORTH TO NORTHEAST SWELL WILL CREATE ROUGH SURF AND
DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE NORTHERN BEACHES OF THE LOCAL 
ISLANDS.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-180530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-161019T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-161019T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
602 PM AST MON OCT 17 2016

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

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

* WAVES AND SURF...7 TO 8 FEET NORTH TO NORTHEAST SWELL RESULTING
  IN LARGE BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 12 FEET TONIGHT AND TUESDAY.

* LOCATION...BEACHES ALONG THE NORTHWEST...NORTH AND EAST COASTS 
  OF PUERTO RICO INCLUDING CULEBRA. ALSO...THE NORTHWEST AND 
  NORTH BEACHES OF ST. THOMAS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* 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...

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-VIZ002-180530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-161019T1000Z/
VIEQUES-ST CROIX-
602 PM AST MON OCT 17 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF VIEQUES AND SAINT CROIX

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS AND JETTIES. 

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.

&&

$$
813 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180112
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
912 PM AST MON OCT 17 2016

LONG PERIOD NORTH TO NORTHEAST SWELL WILL CREATE ROUGH SURF AND
DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE NORTHERN BEACHES OF THE LOCAL 
ISLANDS. THESE SWELLS COULD ALSO GENERATE COASTAL FLOODING ALONG
THE NORTHERN FACING BEACHES IN PUERTO RICO AND NORTHERN U.S.
VIRGIN ISLANDS.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-180915-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0007.161018T0400Z-161018T1400Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-161019T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-161019T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
912 PM AST MON OCT 17 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
10 AM AST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A COASTAL
FLOOD ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
10 AM AST TUESDAY. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...NORTHEAST SWELLS AND ROUGH AND VERY DANGEROUS
  MARINE CONDITIONS WILL PRODUCE COASTAL FLOODING ALONG THE
  NORTHERN FACING BEACHES IN PUERTO RICO AND NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN
  ISLANDS. ALSO BEACH EROSION CAN BE EXPECTED.

* WAVES AND SURF...7 TO 8 FEET NORTH TO NORTHEAST SWELL RESULTING
  IN LARGE BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 12 FEET TONIGHT AND
  INCREASING TO 10 TO 14 FEET EARLY TUESDAY.

* LOCATION...BEACHES ALONG THE NORTHWEST...NORTH AND EAST COASTS 
  OF PUERTO RICO INCLUDING CULEBRA. ALSO...THE NORTHWEST AND 
  NORTH BEACHES OF ST. THOMAS. 

* TIMING...LARGE NORTHERLY SWELL WILL AFFECT THE LOCAL WATERS THROUGH
  AT LEAST WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* 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. COASTAL FLOODING ESPECIALLY DURING PERIODS OF HIGH TIDES.

* TIME OF HIGH TIDES EXPECTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

SAN JUAN AT 10:49 AM AST AT 2.15 FT 
AGUADILLA AT 9:48 AM AT 1.8 FT 
FAJARDO AT 10:20 AM AST AT 1.89 FT
MAGENS BAY AT 12:02 AM AST 1.72 FT


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.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ002-180915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-161019T1000Z/
VIEQUES-ST CROIX-
912 PM AST MON OCT 17 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF VIEQUES AND SAINT CROIX

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS AND JETTIES. 

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.

&&

$$
844 
WHCA42 TJSJ 181012
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
612 AM AST TUE OCT 18 2016

LONG PERIOD NORTH TO NORTHEAST SWELL WILL CREATE ROUGH SURF AND
DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE NORTHERN BEACHES OF THE LOCAL 
ISLANDS. THESE SWELLS COULD ALSO GENERATE COASTAL FLOODING ALONG
THE NORTHERN FACING BEACHES IN PUERTO RICO AND NORTHERN U.S.
VIRGIN ISLANDS.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-182200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-161018T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-161019T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-161019T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
612 AM AST TUE OCT 18 2016

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

* COASTAL FLOODING...NORTHEAST SWELLS AND ROUGH AND VERY 
  DANGEROUS MARINE CONDITIONS WILL PRODUCE COASTAL FLOODING 
  ALONG THE NORTHERN FACING BEACHES IN PUERTO RICO AND NORTHERN 
  U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. ALSO BEACH EROSION CAN BE EXPECTED. 

* WAVES AND SURF...6 TO 10 FEET NORTH TO NORTHEAST SWELL RESULTING
  IN LARGE BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 10 AND 15 FEET TODAY.

* LOCATION...BEACHES ALONG THE NORTHWEST...NORTH AND EAST COASTS 
  OF PUERTO RICO INCLUDING CULEBRA. ALSO...THE NORTHWEST AND 
  NORTH BEACHES OF ST. THOMAS. 

* TIMING...LARGE NORTHERLY SWELL WILL AFFECT THE LOCAL WATERS 
  THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY MORNING. 

* 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. COASTAL FLOODING ESPECIALLY DURING PERIODS OF HIGH 
  TIDES. 

* TIME OF HIGH TIDES EXPECTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

SAN JUAN      AT 10:49 AM AST    AT 2.15 FT 
AGUADILLA     AT 9:48 AM AST     AT 1.8 FT 
FAJARDO       AT 10:20 AM AST    AT 1.89 FT 
MAGENS BAY    AT 12:02 AM AST    AT 1.72 FT

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.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ002-182200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-161019T2200Z/
VIEQUES-ST CROIX-
612 AM AST TUE OCT 18 2016

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

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF VIEQUES AND SAINT CROIX

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS AND JETTIES. 

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.

&&

$$
699 
WHCA42 TJSJ 181016 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
616 AM AST TUE OCT 18 2016

LONG PERIOD NORTH TO NORTHEAST SWELL WILL CREATE ROUGH SURF AND
DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE NORTHERN BEACHES OF THE LOCAL 
ISLANDS. THESE SWELLS COULD ALSO GENERATE COASTAL FLOODING ALONG
THE NORTHERN FACING BEACHES IN PUERTO RICO AND NORTHERN U.S.
VIRGIN ISLANDS.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-182230-
/O.COR.TJSJ.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-161018T2200Z/
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-161019T2200Z/
/O.COR.TJSJ.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-161019T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
616 AM AST TUE OCT 18 2016

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

* COASTAL FLOODING...NORTHEAST SWELLS AND ROUGH AND VERY 
  DANGEROUS MARINE CONDITIONS WILL PRODUCE COASTAL FLOODING 
  ALONG THE NORTHERN FACING BEACHES IN PUERTO RICO AND NORTHERN 
  U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. ALSO BEACH EROSION CAN BE EXPECTED. 

* WAVES AND SURF...6 TO 10 FEET NORTH TO NORTHEAST SWELL RESULTING
  IN LARGE BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 10 AND 15 FEET TODAY.

* LOCATION...BEACHES ALONG THE NORTHWEST...NORTH AND EAST COASTS 
  OF PUERTO RICO INCLUDING CULEBRA. ALSO...THE NORTHWEST AND 
  NORTH BEACHES OF ST. THOMAS. 

* TIMING...LARGE NORTHERLY SWELL WILL AFFECT THE LOCAL WATERS 
  THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY MORNING. 

* 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. COASTAL FLOODING CAN BE EXPECTED ESPECIALLY DURING
  PERIODS OF HIGH TIDES.

* TIME OF HIGH TIDES EXPECTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

SAN JUAN      AT 10:49 AM AST    AT 2.15 FT 
AGUADILLA     AT 9:48 AM AST     AT 1.8 FT 
FAJARDO       AT 10:20 AM AST    AT 1.89 FT 
MAGENS BAY    AT 12:02 AM AST    AT 1.72 FT

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.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ002-182230-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-161019T2200Z/
VIEQUES-ST CROIX-
616 AM AST TUE OCT 18 2016

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

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF VIEQUES AND SAINT CROIX

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS AND JETTIES. 

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.

&&

$$
716 
WHCA42 TJSJ 182143
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
543 PM AST TUE OCT 18 2016

LONG PERIOD NORTH TO NORTHEAST SWELL WILL CONTINUE TO CREATE
ROUGH SURF AND DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE NORTHERN BEACHES
OF THE LOCAL ISLANDS THIS EVENING. THESE SWELLS COULD ALSO
GENERATE COASTAL FLOODING ALONG THE NORTHERN FACING BEACHES IN
PUERTO RICO AND NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-190400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-161019T0200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-161019T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-161019T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
543 PM AST TUE OCT 18 2016

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* COASTAL FLOODING...NORTHEAST SWELLS AND ROUGH AND VERY 
  DANGEROUS MARINE CONDITIONS WILL PRODUCE COASTAL FLOODING 
  ALONG THE NORTHERN FACING BEACHES IN PUERTO RICO AND NORTHERN 
  U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. ALSO BEACH EROSION CAN BE EXPECTED. 

* WAVES AND SURF...6 TO 10 FEET NORTH TO NORTHEAST SWELL 
  RESULTING IN LARGE BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 10 AND 15 FEET 
  TODAY. 

* LOCATION...BEACHES ALONG THE NORTHWEST...NORTH AND EAST COASTS 
  OF PUERTO RICO INCLUDING CULEBRA. ALSO...THE NORTHWEST AND 
  NORTH BEACHES OF ST. THOMAS. 

* TIMING...LARGE NORTHERLY SWELL WILL AFFECT THE LOCAL WATERS 
  THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY MORNING. 

* 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. COASTAL FLOODING CAN BE EXPECTED ESPECIALLY DURING 
  PERIODS OF HIGH TIDES. 

* TIME OF HIGH TIDES EXPECTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

SAN JUAN AT 10:34 PM AST AT 1.35 FT
ARECIBO AT 10:07 PM AST AT 1.37 FT  
AGUADILLA AT 9:54 PM AST AT 1.26 FT
FAJARDO AT 11:24 PM AST AT 1.34 FT

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.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ002-190400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-161019T2200Z/
VIEQUES-ST CROIX-
543 PM AST TUE OCT 18 2016

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

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF VIEQUES AND SAINT CROIX

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS AND JETTIES. 

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.

&&

$$
451 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190100
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
900 PM AST TUE OCT 18 2016

LONG PERIOD NORTH TO NORTHEAST SWELL WILL CONTINUE TO CREATE
ROUGH SURF AND DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE NORTHERN BEACHES
OF THE LOCAL ISLANDS OVERNIGHT. THESE SWELLS COULD ALSO GENERATE
COASTAL FLOODING ALONG THE NORTHERN FACING BEACHES IN PUERTO RICO
AND NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-190900-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-161019T1200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-161019T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-161019T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
900 PM AST TUE OCT 18 2016

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* COASTAL FLOODING...NORTHEAST SWELLS AND ROUGH AND VERY 
  DANGEROUS MARINE CONDITIONS WILL PRODUCE COASTAL FLOODING 
  ALONG THE NORTHERN FACING BEACHES IN PUERTO RICO AND NORTHERN 
  U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. ALSO BEACH EROSION CAN BE EXPECTED. 

* WAVES AND SURF...6 TO 10 FEET NORTH TO NORTHEAST SWELL RESULTING
  IN LARGE BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 10 AND 12 FEET TONIGHT.

* LOCATION...BEACHES ALONG THE NORTHWEST...NORTH AND EAST COASTS 
  OF PUERTO RICO INCLUDING CULEBRA. ALSO...THE NORTHWEST AND 
  NORTH BEACHES OF ST. THOMAS. 

* TIMING...LARGE NORTHERLY SWELL WILL AFFECT THE LOCAL WATERS 
  THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY MORNING. 

* 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. COASTAL FLOODING CAN BE EXPECTED ESPECIALLY DURING 
  PERIODS OF HIGH TIDES. 

* TIME OF HIGH TIDES EXPECTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

SAN JUAN	 AT 10:34 PM AST 	AT 1.35 FT 
ARECIBO 	 AT 10:07 PM AST 	AT 1.37 FT
AGUADILLA 	 AT 9:54 PM AST     AT 1.26 FT
FAJARDO 	 AT 11:24 PM AST    AT 1.34 FT

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.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ002-190900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-161019T2200Z/
VIEQUES-ST CROIX-
900 PM AST TUE OCT 18 2016

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

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF VIEQUES AND SAINT CROIX

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS AND JETTIES. 

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.

&&

$$
466 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190135
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
935 PM AST TUE OCT 18 2016

LONG PERIOD NORTH TO NORTHEAST SWELL WILL CONTINUE TO CREATE
ROUGH SURF AND DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE NORTHERN BEACHES
OF THE LOCAL ISLANDS OVERNIGHT. THESE SWELLS COULD ALSO GENERATE
COASTAL FLOODING ALONG THE NORTHERN FACING BEACHES IN PUERTO RICO
AND NORTHERN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-190945-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-161019T1200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-161019T1200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-161019T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
935 PM AST TUE OCT 18 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST WEDNESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* COASTAL FLOODING...NORTHEAST SWELLS AND ROUGH AND VERY 
  DANGEROUS MARINE CONDITIONS WILL PRODUCE COASTAL FLOODING 
  ALONG THE NORTHERN FACING BEACHES IN PUERTO RICO AND NORTHERN 
  U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. ALSO BEACH EROSION CAN BE EXPECTED. 

* WAVES AND SURF...6 TO 10 FEET NORTH TO NORTHEAST SWELL 
  RESULTING IN LARGE BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 10 AND 12 FEET 
  TONIGHT. 

* LOCATION...BEACHES ALONG THE NORTHWEST...NORTH AND EAST COASTS 
  OF PUERTO RICO INCLUDING CULEBRA. ALSO...THE NORTHWEST AND 
  NORTH BEACHES OF ST. THOMAS. 

* TIMING...LARGE NORTHERLY SWELL WILL AFFECT THE LOCAL WATERS 
  THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY MORNING. 

* 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. COASTAL FLOODING CAN BE EXPECTED ESPECIALLY DURING 
  PERIODS OF HIGH TIDES. 

* TIME OF HIGH TIDES EXPECTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

SAN JUAN	 AT 10:34 PM AST 	AT 1.35 FT 
ARECIBO 	 AT 10:07 PM AST    AT 1.37 FT 
AGUADILLA    AT 9:54 PM AST     AT 1.26 FT 
FAJARDO      AT 11:24 PM AST    AT 1.34 FT

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.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ002-190945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-161019T2200Z/
VIEQUES-ST CROIX-
935 PM AST TUE OCT 18 2016

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

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF VIEQUES AND SAINT CROIX

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST 
  SWIMMERS. WAVES THAT WILL BREAK OVER ROCKS AND JETTIES. 

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.

&&

$$
086 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190845
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
445 AM AST WED OCT 19 2016

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-191500-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-161019T1200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-161019T1500Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-161020T0300Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
445 AM AST WED OCT 19 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WAVES AND SURF...5 TO 7 FEET WITH OCCASIONAL SEAS UP TO 9 FEET
  IN NORTHERLY SWELLS RESULTING IN BREAKING WAVES AROUND 10 FEET
  THIS MORNING BUT SUBSIDING.

* LOCATION...BEACHES ALONG THE NORTHWEST...NORTH AND EAST COASTS
  OF PUERTO RICO AS WELL AS CULEBRA AND ST. THOMAS.

* TIMING...SUBSIDING NORTHERLY SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE
  ATLANTIC WATERS AND LOCAL PASSAGES THIS MORNING.

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

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-VIZ002-191500-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-161020T0300Z/
VIEQUES-ST CROIX-
445 AM AST WED OCT 19 2016

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

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF VIEQUES AND SAINT CROIX

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS 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.

&&

$$
495 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191445 AAA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1045 AM AST WED OCT 19 2016

ALTHOUGH SEAS AND NORTHEASTERLY SWELL ARE SUBSIDING HAZARDOUS SEAS
AND HIGH SURF WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST THIS AFTERNOON. 

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-192200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-161019T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-161020T0300Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
1045 AM AST WED OCT 19 2016

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

* WAVES AND SURF...5 TO 7 FEET WITH OCCASIONAL SEAS UP TO 9 FEET
  IN NORTHERLY SWELLS RESULTING IN BREAKING WAVES OF 10 TO 12 FEET BUT
  SUBSIDING.

* LOCATION...BEACHES ALONG THE NORTHWEST...NORTH AND EAST COASTS 
  OF PUERTO RICO AS WELL AS CULEBRA AND ST. THOMAS. 

* TIMING...SUBSIDING NORTHERLY SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE
  ATLANTIC WATERS AND LOCAL PASSAGES TODAY.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST
  SWIMMERS. WAVES THAT COULD WASH PERSONS OR ANIMALS OFF OF
  JETTIES OR ROCKS AND INTO THE OCEAN.

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-VIZ002-192200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-161020T0300Z/
VIEQUES-ST CROIX-
1045 AM AST WED OCT 19 2016

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

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF VIEQUES AND SAINT CROIX

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS 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.

&&

$$
252 
WHCA42 TJSJ 192220
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
620 PM AST WED OCT 19 2016

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-200900-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-161019T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-161020T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
620 PM AST WED OCT 19 2016

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* LOCATION...BEACHES ALONG THE NORTHWEST...NORTH AND NORTHEAST
  COASTS OF PUERTO RICO AS WELL AS CULEBRA AND ST. THOMAS.

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN OVERPOWER EVEN THE BEST
  SWIMMERS. WAVES THAT COULD WASH PERSONS OR ANIMALS OFF OF
  JETTIES OR ROCKS AND 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-192330-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-161020T0300Z/
VIEQUES-
620 PM AST WED OCT 19 2016

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH
RIP CURRENT RISK. BUOY 41056 INDICATED THAT MARINE CONDITIONS
HAVE IMPROVED IN THE SURROUNDING WATERS OF VIEQUES.

$$

VIZ002-200900-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-161020T2200Z/
ST CROIX-
620 PM AST WED OCT 19 2016

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

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTHEAST SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY 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.

&&

$$
695 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200801
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
401 AM AST THU OCT 20 2016

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-161020T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
401 AM AST THU OCT 20 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...BEACHES ALONG THE NORTHWEST...NORTH AND NORTHEAST 
  COASTS OF PUERTO RICO AS WELL AS CULEBRA AND ST. THOMAS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH 6 PM AST AST THIS 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-161020T2200Z/
ST CROIX-
401 AM AST THU OCT 20 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 PM AS THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTHEAST SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH 6 PM AST THIS 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.

&&

$$
437 
WHCA42 TJSJ 201022 RRA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
401 AM AST THU OCT 20 2016

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-161020T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
401 AM AST THU OCT 20 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...BEACHES ALONG THE NORTHWEST...NORTH AND NORTHEAST 
  COASTS OF PUERTO RICO AS WELL AS CULEBRA AND ST. THOMAS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH 6 PM AST AST THIS 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-161020T2200Z/
ST CROIX-
401 AM AST THU OCT 20 2016

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

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTHEAST SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH 6 PM AST THIS 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.

&&

$$
791 
WHCA42 TJSJ 201726
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
126 PM AST THU OCT 20 2016

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-161020T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN.. AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
126 PM AST THU OCT 20 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...BEACHES ALONG THE NORTHWEST...NORTH AND NORTHEAST 
  COASTS OF PUERTO RICO AS WELL AS CULEBRA AND ST. THOMAS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH 6 PM AST AST THIS 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-161020T2200Z/
ST CROIX-
126 PM AST THU OCT 20 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...BEACHES OF NORTHEAST SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH 6 PM AST THIS 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.

&&

$$

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Oct 16, 1:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ35 min
Oct 16, 2:08 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Oct 16, 2:36 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ54 min
Oct 16, 3:09 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ4 days

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