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Rip Current Statement 56, NWS JSJ

December 21, 2016

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 21, 2016, 4:13 PM CST. It was in force for 8 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 21, 2016, 4:13 PM CST (22:13 UTC)
Expired
Dec 30, 2016, 1:40 AM CST
In force
8 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

530 
WHCA42 TJSJ 212213
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
613 PM AST WED DEC 21 2016

...CORRECTION TO INCLUDE NORTHEAST PUERTO RICO...

PRZ002-221000-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161221T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.161221T2213Z-161223T1000Z/
NORTHEAST-
613 PM AST WED DEC 21 2016

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

* LOCATION...MOST OF THE NORTHERN BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 6 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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. 

&&

$$

PRZ003-013-212315-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161221T2200Z/
SOUTHEAST-VIEQUES-
613 PM AST WED DEC 21 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

HOWEVER...A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS
MOST OF THE BEACHES OF THE ISLAND THROUGH THURSDAY.

$$

PRZ001-005-008-VIZ002-221000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161223T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-ST CROIX-
613 PM AST WED DEC 21 2016

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

* LOCATION...MOST OF THE NORTHERN BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO AND ST. 
  CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 5 AND 7 FEET WILL CREATE 
  STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT 
  TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
28 follow-up statements
512 
WHCA42 TJSJ 221009
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
609 AM AST THU DEC 22 2016

PRZ002-221815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161223T1000Z/
NORTHEAST-
609 AM AST THU DEC 22 2016

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

* LOCATION...MOST OF THE NORTHERN BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 6 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-VIZ002-221815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161223T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-ST CROIX-
609 AM AST THU DEC 22 2016

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

* LOCATION...MOST OF THE NORTHERN BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO AND ST. 
  CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 5 AND 7 FEET WILL CREATE 
  STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT 
  TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
421 
WHCA42 TJSJ 221803
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
203 PM AST THU DEC 22 2016

PRZ002-230230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161223T1000Z/
NORTHEAST-
203 PM AST THU DEC 22 2016

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

* LOCATION...MOST OF THE NORTHERN BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 6 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-VIZ002-230230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161223T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-ST CROIX-
203 PM AST THU DEC 22 2016

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

* LOCATION...MOST OF THE NORTHERN BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO AND ST. 
  CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 5 AND 7 FEET WILL CREATE 
  STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT 
  TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
321 
WHCA42 TJSJ 230110
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
910 PM AST THU DEC 22 2016

PRZ002-231100-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161224T0200Z/
NORTHEAST-
910 PM AST THU DEC 22 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 6 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG CURRENTS
  THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-VIZ002-231100-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161224T0200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-ST CROIX-
910 PM AST THU DEC 22 2016

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

* LOCATION...ATLANTIC SHORELINE OF PUERTO RICO AND ST. CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 5 AND 7 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
738 
WHCA42 TJSJ 230840
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
440 AM AST FRI DEC 23 2016

PRZ002-240200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161224T0200Z/
NORTHEAST-
440 AM AST FRI DEC 23 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 6 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-VIZ002-240200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161224T0200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-ST CROIX-
440 AM AST FRI DEC 23 2016

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

* LOCATION...ATLANTIC SHORELINE OF PUERTO RICO AND ST. CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 5 AND 7 FEET WILL CREATE 
  STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT 
  TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
800 
WHCA42 TJSJ 231736
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
136 PM AST FRI DEC 23 2016

PRZ002-240200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161224T0200Z/
NORTHEAST-
136 PM AST FRI DEC 23 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 6 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-VIZ002-240200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161224T0200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-ST CROIX-
136 PM AST FRI DEC 23 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...ATLANTIC SHORELINE OF PUERTO RICO AND ST. CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 5 AND 7 FEET WILL CREATE 
  STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT 
  TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
470 
WHCA42 TJSJ 240105
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
905 PM AST FRI DEC 23 2016

PRZ002-241100-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161225T0200Z/
NORTHEAST-
905 PM AST FRI DEC 23 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 7 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG CURRENTS
  THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-VIZ002-241100-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161225T0200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-ST CROIX-
905 PM AST FRI DEC 23 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE ATLANTIC SHORELINE OF PUERTO RICO AND ST. CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 7 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
664 
WHCA42 TJSJ 240850
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
450 AM AST SAT DEC 24 2016

PRZ002-250200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161225T0200Z/
NORTHEAST-
450 AM AST SAT DEC 24 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 7 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-VIZ002-250200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161225T0200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-ST CROIX-
450 AM AST SAT DEC 24 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE ATLANTIC SHORELINE OF PUERTO RICO AND ST. CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 7 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
528 
WHCA42 TJSJ 241733
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
133 PM AST SAT DEC 24 2016

PRZ002-250145-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161225T0200Z/
NORTHEAST-
133 PM AST SAT DEC 24 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 7 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-VIZ002-250145-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161225T0200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-ST CROIX-
133 PM AST SAT DEC 24 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...THE ATLANTIC SHORELINE OF PUERTO RICO AND ST. CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 7 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
190 
WHCA42 TJSJ 250101
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
901 PM AST SAT DEC 24 2016

PRZ003-012-250915-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161225T2200Z/
SOUTHEAST-CULEBRA-
901 PM AST SAT DEC 24 2016

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

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

* LOCATION...THE ATLANTIC SHORELINE OF PUERTO RICO AND ST. CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ002-250915-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161225T2200Z/
NORTHEAST-
901 PM AST SAT DEC 24 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-VIZ002-250915-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161225T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-ST CROIX-
901 PM AST SAT DEC 24 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE ATLANTIC SHORELINE OF PUERTO RICO AND ST. CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
062 
WHCA42 TJSJ 250126 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
926 PM AST SAT DEC 24 2016

PRZ003-012-251330-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161225T2200Z/
SOUTHEAST-CULEBRA-
926 PM AST SAT DEC 24 2016

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

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

* LOCATION...THE SOUTHEAST SHORELINE OF PUERTO RICO AND CULEBRA.

* TIMING...THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ002-251330-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161225T2200Z/
NORTHEAST-
926 PM AST SAT DEC 24 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-VIZ002-251330-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161225T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-ST CROIX-
926 PM AST SAT DEC 24 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE ATLANTIC SHORELINE OF PUERTO RICO AND ST. CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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

&&

$$
353 
WHCA42 TJSJ 250908
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
508 AM AST SUN DEC 25 2016

PRZ002-252200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161225T2200Z/
NORTHEAST-
508 AM AST SUN DEC 25 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-003-005-008-012-VIZ002-252200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161225T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-SOUTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-
ST CROIX-
508 AM AST SUN DEC 25 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE SOUTHEAST SHORELINE OF PUERTO RICO AND CULEBRA.

* TIMING...THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
359 
WHCA42 TJSJ 251042 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
642 AM AST SUN DEC 25 2016

PRZ002-252200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161225T2200Z/
NORTHEAST-
642 AM AST SUN DEC 25 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-003-005-008-012-VIZ002-252200-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161225T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-SOUTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-
ST CROIX-
642 AM AST SUN DEC 25 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHWEST TO NORTH AND SOUTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO
  RICO, AS WELL AS CULEBRITA BEACH AND SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
786 
WHCA42 TJSJ 251950
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
350 PM AST SUN DEC 25 2016

PRZ002-260400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161226T1000Z/
NORTHEAST-
350 PM AST SUN DEC 25 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-003-005-008-012-VIZ002-260400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161226T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-SOUTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-
ST CROIX-
350 PM AST SUN DEC 25 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHWEST TO NORTH AND SOUTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO
  RICO... AS WELL AS CULEBRITA BEACH AND SAINT CROIX ISLAND.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
739 
WHCA42 TJSJ 260124
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
924 PM AST SUN DEC 25 2016

PRZ002-260930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161226T1000Z/
NORTHEAST-
924 PM AST SUN DEC 25 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-003-005-008-012-VIZ002-260930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161226T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-SOUTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-
ST CROIX-
924 PM AST SUN DEC 25 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHWEST TO NORTH AND SOUTHEAST COAST OF 
  PUERTO RICO... AS WELL AS CULEBRITA BEACH AND SAINT CROIX 
  ISLAND. 

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
569 
WHCA42 TJSJ 260841
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
441 AM AST MON DEC 26 2016

PRZ002-270200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161227T1800Z/
NORTHEAST-
441 AM AST MON DEC 26 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...UNTIL 2 PM AST TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-003-005-008-012-VIZ002-270200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161227T1800Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-SOUTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-
ST CROIX-
441 AM AST MON DEC 26 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHWEST TO NORTH AND SOUTHEAST COAST OF 
  PUERTO RICO... AS WELL AS CULEBRITA BEACH AND SAINT CROIX 
  ISLAND. 

* TIMING...UNTIL 2 PM AST TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
471 
WHCA42 TJSJ 261805 AAA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
205 PM AST MON DEC 26 2016

PRZ002-270215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161227T1800Z/
NORTHEAST-
205 PM AST MON DEC 26 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...UNTIL 2 PM AST TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-003-005-008-012-VIZ002-270215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161227T1800Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-SOUTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-
ST CROIX-
205 PM AST MON DEC 26 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHWEST TO NORTH AND SOUTHEAST COAST OF 
  PUERTO RICO... AS WELL AS CULEBRITA BEACH AND SAINT CROIX 
  ISLAND. 

* TIMING...UNTIL 2 PM AST TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
435 
WHCA42 TJSJ 270230
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1030 PM AST MON DEC 26 2016


PRZ002-271800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161227T1800Z/
NORTHEAST-
1030 PM AST MON DEC 26 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...UNTIL 2 PM AST TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-003-005-008-012-VIZ002-271800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161227T1800Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-SOUTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-
ST CROIX-
1030 PM AST MON DEC 26 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHWEST TO NORTH AND SOUTHEAST COAST OF 
  PUERTO RICO... AS WELL AS CULEBRITA BEACH AND SAINT CROIX 
  ISLAND. 

* TIMING...UNTIL 2 PM AST TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
158 
WHCA42 TJSJ 270837
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
437 AM AST TUE DEC 27 2016

PRZ002-271800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161228T1800Z/
NORTHEAST-
437 AM AST TUE DEC 27 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...UNTIL 2 PM AST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-VIZ002-271800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161228T1800Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
437 AM AST TUE DEC 27 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHWEST TO NORTH COAST OF PUERTO RICO...AS
  WELL AS CULEBRITA BEACH AND SAINT CROIX ISLAND.

* TIMING...UNTIL 2 PM AST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-271800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161227T1800Z/
SOUTHEAST-
437 AM AST TUE DEC 27 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM AST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...THE SOUTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...UNTIL 2 PM AST THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
943 
WHCA42 TJSJ 271345
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
945 AM AST TUE DEC 27 2016

PRZ003-271445-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161227T1800Z/
SOUTHEAST-
945 AM AST TUE DEC 27 2016

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH
RIP CURRENT RISK. HOWEVER...THERE IS STILL A MODERATE RISK OF RIP
CURRENTS FOR THIS AREA.

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

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

&&


$$

PRZ002-272145-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161228T1800Z/
NORTHEAST-
945 AM AST TUE DEC 27 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...UNTIL 2 PM AST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-VIZ002-272145-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161228T1800Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
945 AM AST TUE DEC 27 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHWEST TO NORTH COAST OF PUERTO RICO...AS 
  WELL AS CULEBRITA BEACH AND SAINT CROIX ISLAND. 

* TIMING...UNTIL 2 PM AST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
168 
WHCA42 TJSJ 271747
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
147 PM AST TUE DEC 27 2016

PRZ002-280245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161228T1800Z/
NORTHEAST-
147 PM AST TUE DEC 27 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...UNTIL 2 PM AST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-VIZ002-280245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161228T1800Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
147 PM AST TUE DEC 27 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHWEST TO NORTH COAST OF PUERTO RICO...AS 
  WELL AS CULEBRITA BEACH AND SAINT CROIX ISLAND. 

* TIMING...UNTIL 2 PM AST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
193 
WHCA42 TJSJ 272359
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
759 PM AST TUE DEC 27 2016

PRZ002-281000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161228T2200Z/
NORTHEAST-
759 PM AST TUE DEC 27 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...UNTIL 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-VIZ002-281000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161228T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
759 PM AST TUE DEC 27 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHWEST TO NORTH COAST OF PUERTO RICO...AS 
  WELL AS CULEBRITA BEACH AND SAINT CROIX ISLAND. 

* TIMING...UNTIL 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
359 
WHCA42 TJSJ 280815
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
415 AM AST WED DEC 28 2016

PRZ002-282200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161228T2200Z/
NORTHEAST-
415 AM AST WED DEC 28 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 7 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-VIZ002-282200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161228T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
415 AM AST WED DEC 28 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHWEST TO NORTH COAST OF PUERTO RICO...AS 
  WELL AS CULEBRITA BEACH AND SAINT CROIX ISLAND. 

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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

&&

$$
336 
WHCA42 TJSJ 281404
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1004 AM AST WED DEC 28 2016

PRZ002-282215-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161229T0600Z/
NORTHEAST-
1004 AM AST WED DEC 28 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 7 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-VIZ002-282215-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161229T0600Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
1004 AM AST WED DEC 28 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHWEST TO NORTH COAST OF PUERTO RICO...AS 
  WELL AS CULEBRITA BEACH AND SAINT CROIX ISLAND. 

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
049 
WHCA42 TJSJ 282013
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
413 PM AST WED DEC 28 2016

PRZ002-291000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161230T0000Z/
NORTHEAST-
413 PM AST WED DEC 28 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 7 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-VIZ002-291000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161230T0000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
413 PM AST WED DEC 28 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHWEST TO NORTH COAST OF PUERTO RICO...AS 
  WELL AS CULEBRITA BEACH AND SAINT CROIX ISLAND. 

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
973 
WHCA42 TJSJ 290805
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
405 AM AST THU DEC 29 2016

PRZ002-300000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161230T0000Z/
NORTHEAST-
405 AM AST THU DEC 29 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 7 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG CURRENTS
  THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-VIZ002-300000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161230T0000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
405 AM AST THU DEC 29 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHWEST TO NORTH COAST OF PUERTO RICO...AS 
  WELL AS CULEBRITA BEACH AND SAINT CROIX ISLAND. 

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 8 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
611 
WHCA42 TJSJ 291145
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
745 AM AST THU DEC 29 2016

PRZ002-300200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161230T1000Z/
NORTHEAST-
745 AM AST THU DEC 29 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 7 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-VIZ002-300200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161230T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
745 AM AST THU DEC 29 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHWEST TO NORTH COAST OF PUERTO RICO...AS WELL
  AS CULEBRA AND SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 7 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
191 
WHCA42 TJSJ 300132
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
932 PM AST THU DEC 29 2016

PRZ002-300945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161230T1000Z/
NORTHEAST-
932 PM AST THU DEC 29 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHEAST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 7 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-VIZ002-300945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161230T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
932 PM AST THU DEC 29 2016

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHWEST TO NORTH COAST OF PUERTO RICO...AS 
  WELL AS CULEBRA AND SAINT CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES UP TO 7 FEET WILL CREATE STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE STRONGEST SWIMMERS OUT TO 
  SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
119 
WHCA42 TJSJ 300740
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
340 AM AST FRI DEC 30 2016

PRZ002-300845-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-161230T1000Z/
NORTHEAST-
340 AM AST FRI DEC 30 2016

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

SURF CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TO IMPROVE TODAY. ALTHOUGH A HIGH
RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IS NO LONGER EXPECTED. A MODERATE RISK WILL
CONTINUE ACROSS MOST OF THE LOCAL BEACHES.


$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-VIZ002-300845-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-161230T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
340 AM AST FRI DEC 30 2016

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

SURF CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TO IMPROVE TODAY. ALTHOUGH A HIGH
RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IS NO LONGER EXPECTED. A MODERATE RISK WILL
CONTINUE ACROSS MOST OF THE LOCAL BEACHES.

$$

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 2016Every rip current statement in 2016

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.