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Rip Current Statement 18, NWS JSJ

February 28, 2017

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Feb 28, 2017, 2:20 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 28, 2017, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 28, 2017, 2:20 AM CST (08:20 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 28, 2017, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Mar 4, 2017, 2:00 AM CST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

812 
WHCA42 TJSJ 280820
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
420 AM AST TUE FEB 28 2017

INCREASING WINDS WILL CAUSE SEAS TO RISE AND FORM STRONG RIP
CURRENTS ON COASTS WITH EAST AND NORTH EXPOSURES. HIGH RIP 
CURRENT RISK IS LIKELY TO EXPAND LATER TONIGHT.

PRZ002-008-012-VIZ002-282200-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.170228T1000Z-170228T2200Z/
NORTHEAST-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
420 AM AST TUE FEB 28 2017

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

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST PUERTO RICO, CULEBRA AND THE
  NORTH AND EAST COASTS OF SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 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. 

&&

$$
13 follow-up statements
562 
WHCA42 TJSJ 281357
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
957 AM AST TUE FEB 28 2017

PRZ001-005-282200-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170301T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTH CENTRAL-
957 AM AST TUE FEB 28 2017

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A HIGH RIP
CURRENT RISK, WHICH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. 

* LOCATION...ATLANTIC COASTS OF THE SAN JUAN AND VICINITY AREA AND
  NORTH CENTRAL PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-008-012-VIZ002-282200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170301T1000Z/
NORTHEAST-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
957 AM AST TUE FEB 28 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST PUERTO RICO, CULEBRA AND 
  THE NORTH AND EAST COASTS OF SAINT CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$
414 
WHCA42 TJSJ 282101
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
501 PM AST TUE FEB 28 2017

INCREASING WINDS WILL CAUSE SEAS TO RISE AND FORM STRONG RIP
CURRENTS ON COASTS WITH EAST AND NORTH EXPOSURES.

PRZ003-013-011015-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170301T2200Z/
SOUTHEAST-VIEQUES-
501 PM AST TUE FEB 28 2017

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

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

* LOCATION...SOUTHEAST PUERTO RICO AND VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-011015-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170301T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-
ST CROIX-
501 PM AST TUE FEB 28 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST PUERTO RICO, CULEBRA AND 
  THE NORTH AND EAST COASTS OF SAINT CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$
627 
WHCA42 TJSJ 010924
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
524 AM AST WED MAR 1 2017

MODERATE TO STRONG TRADE WINDS WILL CAUSE SEAS TO RISE AND FORM 
STRONG RIP CURRENTS ON COASTS WITH EAST AND NORTH EXPOSURES.

PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ002-011730-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170302T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-SOUTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
CULEBRA-VIEQUES-ST CROIX-
524 AM AST WED MAR 1 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST PUERTO RICO, CULEBRA AND 
  THE NORTH AND EAST COASTS OF SAINT CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$
468 
WHCA42 TJSJ 010929 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
529 AM AST WED MAR 1 2017

MODERATE TO STRONG TRADE WINDS WILL CAUSE SEAS TO RISE AND FORM 
STRONG RIP CURRENTS ON COASTLINES WITH EAST AND NORTH EXPOSURES.

PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ002-012130-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170302T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-SOUTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
CULEBRA-VIEQUES-ST CROIX-
529 AM AST WED MAR 1 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST PUERTO RICO, CULEBRA ,VIEQUES AND
THE NORTH AND EAST COASTS OF SAINT CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$
643 
WHCA42 TJSJ 011751
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
151 PM AST WED MAR 1 2017

FRESH TO STRONG TRADE WINDS WILL INDUCE STRONG RIP CURRENTS ON 
COASTLINES WITH EAST AND NORTH EXPOSURES.

PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ002-020200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170302T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-SOUTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
CULEBRA-VIEQUES-ST CROIX-
151 PM AST WED MAR 1 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST PUERTO RICO, CULEBRA, 
VIEQUES AND THE NORTH AND EAST COASTS OF SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$
985 
WHCA42 TJSJ 012349
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
749 PM AST WED MAR 1 2017

FRESH TO STRONG TRADE WINDS WILL INDUCE STRONG RIP CURRENTS ON 
COASTLINES WITH EAST AND NORTH EXPOSURES.

PRZ007-011-020800-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.170302T1000Z-170303T1000Z/
PONCE AND VICINITY-SOUTHWEST-
749 PM AST WED MAR 1 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THURSDAY THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A HIGH RIP
CURRENT RISK, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THURSDAY THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* LOCATION...SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ001>003-005-008-VIZ002-020800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170303T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-SOUTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
ST CROIX-
749 PM AST WED MAR 1 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST THROUGH SOUTHEAST COASTS OF PUERTO RICO 
  AND SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-013-020800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170302T2200Z/
CULEBRA-VIEQUES-
749 PM AST WED MAR 1 2017

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

* LOCATION...CULEBRA AND VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$
327 
WHCA42 TJSJ 020213
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1013 PM AST WED MAR 1 2017

FRESH TO STRONG TRADE WINDS WILL INDUCE STRONG RIP CURRENTS ON 
COASTLINES WITH EAST AND NORTH EXPOSURES.

PRZ001>003-005-008-VIZ002-021600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170303T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-SOUTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
ST CROIX-
1013 PM AST WED MAR 1 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST THROUGH SOUTHEAST COASTS OF PUERTO RICO 
  AND SAINT CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-013-021600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170302T2200Z/
CULEBRA-VIEQUES-
1013 PM AST WED MAR 1 2017

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

* LOCATION...CULEBRA AND VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ007-011-021600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.170302T1000Z-170303T1000Z/
PONCE AND VICINITY-SOUTHWEST-
1013 PM AST WED MAR 1 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THURSDAY
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATION...SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$
072 
WHCA42 TJSJ 020919
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
519 AM AST THU MAR 2 2017

A MODERATE TO HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS CONTINUE ACROSS THE 
REGIONAL BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.

PRZ001>003-005-008-VIZ002-021730-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170303T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-SOUTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
ST CROIX-
519 AM AST THU MAR 2 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST THROUGH SOUTHEAST COASTS OF PUERTO RICO 
  AND SAINT CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-013-021730-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170302T2200Z/
CULEBRA-VIEQUES-
519 AM AST THU MAR 2 2017

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

* LOCATION...CULEBRA AND VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ007-011-021730-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.170302T1000Z-170303T1000Z/
PONCE AND VICINITY-SOUTHWEST-
519 AM AST THU MAR 2 2017

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

* LOCATION...SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST COAST OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$
668 
WHCA42 TJSJ 021755
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
155 PM AST THU MAR 2 2017

PRZ001>003-005-007-008-011-VIZ002-030200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170303T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-SOUTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-
PONCE AND VICINITY-NORTHWEST-SOUTHWEST-ST CROIX-
155 PM AST THU MAR 2 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST THROUGH SOUTHEAST COASTS OF PUERTO RICO 
  AND SAINT CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-013-022200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170302T2200Z/
CULEBRA-VIEQUES-
155 PM AST THU MAR 2 2017

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

* LOCATION...CULEBRA AND VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$
378 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030100
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
900 PM AST THU MAR 2 2017

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-031100-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170304T0200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-ST CROIX-
900 PM AST THU MAR 2 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST THROUGH NORTHEAST COASTS OF PUERTO RICO 
  AND SAINT CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-007-011-030800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170303T0800Z/
SOUTHEAST-PONCE AND VICINITY-SOUTHWEST-
900 PM AST THU MAR 2 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AST FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...SOUTHWEST THROUGH SOUTHEAST COASTS OF PUERTO RICO. 

* TIMING...THROUGH 4 AM AST FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 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.

&&

$$
043 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030900
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
500 AM AST FRI MAR 3 2017

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-040200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170304T0200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-ST CROIX-
500 AM AST FRI MAR 3 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST THROUGH NORTHEAST COASTS OF PUERTO RICO 
  AND SAINT CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$
512 
WHCA42 TJSJ 031716
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
116 PM AST FRI MAR 3 2017

PRZ001-002-031830-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170304T0200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-
116 PM AST FRI MAR 3 2017

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

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

THE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ACROSS THESE AREAS IS MODERATE.
BEACHGOERS SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE CAUTIOUS.

$$

PRZ005-008-VIZ002-040130-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170304T1000Z/
NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-ST CROIX-
116 PM AST FRI MAR 3 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST THROUGH NORTH CENTRAL COASTS OF PUERTO 
RICO AND SAINT CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 
  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.

&&

$$
422 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040000
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
800 PM AST FRI MAR 3 2017

PRZ005-008-VIZ002-040800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-170304T0800Z/
NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-ST CROIX-
800 PM AST FRI MAR 3 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AST SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST THROUGH NORTH CENTRAL COASTS OF PUERTO 
  RICO AND SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH 4 AM AST SATURDAY.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST 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.

&&

$$

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Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 2017Rip Current Statements in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2017Every rip current statement in 2017

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