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Rip Current Statement 29, NWS JSJ

April 16, 2017

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 16, 2017, 4:19 AM CDT. It took effect at Apr 16, 2017, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 16, 2017, 4:19 AM CDT (09:19 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 16, 2017, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 21, 2017, 3:37 AM CDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

174 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160919
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
519 AM AST SUN APR 16 2017

A STRONG LOW IN THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC HAS BEEN GENERATING LARGE
SWELL THAT ARE NOW ARRIVING IN THE ATLANTIC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO
AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. THIS SWELL WILL INCREASE THROUGH
TUESDAY. THE COMBINED EFFECTS OF THIS SWELL AND WINDS THAT ARE
INCREASING LOCALLY WILL CREATE A HIGH RISK OF STRONG RIP CURRENTS.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-161730-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.170416T1000Z-170417T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
519 AM AST SUN APR 16 2017

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

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

* LOCATION...BEACHES WITH A NORTHERN EXPOSURE ON THE COAST OF
  PUERTO RICO AND CULEBRA.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST MONDAY AFTERNOON.

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

&&

$$

VIZ001-161730-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.170416T2200Z-170417T2200Z/
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN...AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
519 AM AST SUN APR 16 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHERN BEACHES OF SAINT THOMAS.

* TIMING...TONIGHT THROUGH AT LEAST MONDAY AFTERNOON.

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

&&

$$

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18 follow-up statements
406 
WHCA42 TJSJ 161425
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1025 AM AST SUN APR 16 2017

A STRONG LOW IN THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC HAS BEEN GENERATING LARGE
SWELL THAT ARE NOW ARRIVING IN THE ATLANTIC WATERS OF PUERTO RICO
AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. THIS SWELL WILL INCREASE THROUGH
TUESDAY. THE COMBINED EFFECTS OF THIS SWELL AND WINDS THAT ARE
INCREASING LOCALLY WILL CREATE A HIGH RISK OF STRONG RIP CURRENTS.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-170000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170417T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
1025 AM AST SUN APR 16 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHERN BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO AND CULEBRA.
  

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST MONDAY AFTERNOON.

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

&&

$$

VIZ001-170000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.170416T2200Z-170417T2200Z/
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN...AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
1025 AM AST SUN APR 16 2017

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

* LOCATION...THE NORTHERN BEACHES OF SAINT THOMAS.

* TIMING...TONIGHT THROUGH AT LEAST MONDAY AFTERNOON.

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

&&

$$
274 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170135
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
935 PM AST SUN APR 16 2017


PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-170945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170417T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN...AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
935 PM AST SUN APR 16 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHERN BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO AND CULEBRA.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST MONDAY AFTERNOON.

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

&&

$$
377 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170827
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
427 AM AST MON APR 17 2017

WINDS AND SEAS ARE RISING. COMBINED WITH NORTHERLY SWELL THERE IS
A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG OPEN BEACHES WITH NORTH AND 
EAST EXPOSURE.

VIZ002-171630-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170419T2200Z/
ST CROIX-
427 AM AST MON APR 17 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...NORTHERN AND EASTERN BEACHES OF SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-171630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170419T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN...AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
427 AM AST MON APR 17 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHERN BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO, CULEBRA, SAINT 
  THOMAS AND SAINT JOHN.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

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

&&

$$
195 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171420
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1020 AM AST MON APR 17 2017

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-180900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170419T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN...AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-ST CROIX-
1020 AM AST MON APR 17 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHERN BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO, CULEBRA, AND THE  
  U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.
  
* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

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

&&

$$
182 
WHCA42 TJSJ 172014
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
414 PM AST MON APR 17 2017

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-181000-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.170417T2014Z-170419T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170419T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN...AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
414 PM AST MON APR 17 2017

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

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

* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS UP TO 8 FEET AND BREAKING WAVE BETWEEN 9
  TO 13 FEET. 

* LOCATION... NORTHWEST TO NORTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO,
  CULEBRA, AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.  

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVE BETWEEN 9 TO 13 FEET AND STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF 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.

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

&&

$$

VIZ002-181000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170419T2200Z/
ST CROIX-
414 PM AST MON APR 17 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHERN BEACHES OF SAINT CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

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

&&

$$
262 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180338 AAA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1138 PM AST MON APR 17 2017

NORTH NORTHEAST SWELL ARE RISING AND NOW ALL ISLANDS ARE BEING
AFFECTED BY RIP CURRENTS.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-181145-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170419T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170419T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN...AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
1138 PM AST MON APR 17 2017

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

* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS UP TO 8 FEET AND BREAKING WAVE BETWEEN 9 
  TO 13 FEET. 

* LOCATION... NORTHWEST TO NORTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO, 
  CULEBRA, AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVE BETWEEN 9 TO 13 FEET AND STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF 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.

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

&&

$$

PRZ013-181145-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170419T2200Z/
VIEQUES-
1138 PM AST MON APR 17 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. 

* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS UP TO 8 FEET AND BREAKING WAVE BETWEEN 9 
  TO 13 FEET. 

* LOCATION... NORTHERN AND EASTERN BEACHES OF VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

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

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

&&

$$

VIZ002-181145-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170419T2200Z/
ST CROIX-
1138 PM AST MON APR 17 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHERN BEACHES AND EASTERN THIRD OF OF SAINT 
  CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

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

&&

$$

SNELL
845 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180858
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
458 AM AST TUE APR 18 2017

NORTH NORTHEAST SWELL ARE RISING WITH ALL ISLANDS BEING AFFECTED 
BY RIP CURRENTS. HIGH SURF IS ALSO AFFECTING MOST OF THE ISLANDS 
EXCEPT VIEQUES.

VIZ002-181800-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170419T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
ST CROIX-
458 AM AST TUE APR 18 2017

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

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

* LOCATION...NORTHERN BEACHES AND EASTERN THIRD OF OF SAINT 
  CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR HIGH SURF AND
  EARLY THURSDAY MORNING FOR RIP CURRENT RISK.

* IMPACTS...LARGE BREAKING WAVES THAT WILL SWEEP OVER ROCKS AND
  JETTIES AND CAUSE MINOR BEACH EROSION. STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN
  CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF 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.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
LARGE WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP PEOPLE AND PETS OFF OF ROCKS AND
JETTIES AND INTO THE OCEAN.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-181800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
458 AM AST TUE APR 18 2017

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

* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS UP TO 8 FEET AND BREAKING WAVE BETWEEN 9 
  TO 13 FEET. 

* LOCATION... NORTHWEST TO NORTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO, 
  CULEBRA, AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR HIGH SURF AND
  EARLY THURSDAY MORNING FOR RIP CURRENT RISK.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVE BETWEEN 8 TO 13 FEET AND STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF 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.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
LARGE WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP PEOPLE AND PETS OFF OF ROCKS AND
JETTIES AND INTO THE OCEAN.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-VIZ001-181800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170419T2200Z/
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN...AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
458 AM AST TUE APR 18 2017

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

* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS UP TO 8 FEET AND BREAKING WAVE BETWEEN 9 
  TO 13 FEET. 

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO, AND CULEBRA.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR HIGH SURF AND
  EARLY THURSDAY MORNING FOR RIP CURRENT RISK.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVE BETWEEN 9 TO 13 FEET AND STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF 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.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND LARGE 
WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP PEOPLE AND PETS OFF OF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND 
INTO THE OCEAN.

&&

$$

PRZ013-181800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
VIEQUES-
458 AM AST TUE APR 18 2017

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

* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS UP TO 8 FEET AND BREAKING WAVE BETWEEN 9 
  TO 13 FEET. 

* LOCATION... NORTHERN AND EASTERN BEACHES OF VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

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

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND LARGE 
WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP PEOPLE AND PETS OFF OF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND 
INTO THE OCEAN.

&&

$$

SNELL
719 
WHCA42 TJSJ 181415
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1015 AM AST TUE APR 18 2017

LONG PERIOD NORTHERLY SWELL WILL CONTINUE TO CREATE HAZARDOUS SEAS
THROUGH AT LEAST LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

PRZ001-002-005-008-190200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
1015 AM AST TUE APR 18 2017

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

* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS UP TO 8 FEET AND BREAKING WAVE BETWEEN 8
  TO 13 FEET. 

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST TO NORTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR HIGH SURF 
  AND EARLY THURSDAY MORNING FOR RIP CURRENT RISK. 

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 13 FEET AND STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF 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.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND LARGE
WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP PEOPLE AND PETS OFF OF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND
INTO THE OCEAN.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-VIZ001-002-190200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170419T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN...AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-ST CROIX-
1015 AM AST TUE APR 18 2017

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

* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS UP TO 8 FEET AND BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8
  TO 11 FEET. 

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO, CULEBRA, AND THE
  U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR HIGH SURF 
  AND EARLY THURSDAY MORNING FOR RIP CURRENT RISK. 

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 9 TO 11 FEET AND STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND LARGE
WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP PEOPLE AND PETS OFF OF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND
INTO THE OCEAN.

&&

$$

PRZ013-190200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
VIEQUES-
1015 AM AST TUE APR 18 2017

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

* WAVES AND SURF...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 5 TO 7 FEET. 

* LOCATION... NORTHERN AND EASTERN BEACHES OF VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF 
  SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

&&

$$
721 
WHCA42 TJSJ 181901
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
301 PM AST TUE APR 18 2017

PRZ001-002-005-008-191000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
301 PM AST TUE APR 18 2017

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

* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS UP TO 8 FEET AND BREAKING WAVE BETWEEN 8 
  TO 13 FEET. 

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST TO NORTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR HIGH SURF 
  AND EARLY THURSDAY MORNING FOR RIP CURRENT RISK. 

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 13 FEET AND STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF 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.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND LARGE
WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP PEOPLE AND PETS OFF OF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND
INTO THE OCEAN.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-VIZ001-002-191000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170419T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN...AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-ST CROIX-
301 PM AST TUE APR 18 2017

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

* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS UP TO 8 FEET AND BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 
  8 TO 11 FEET. 

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO, CULEBRA, AND THE 
  U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR HIGH SURF 
  AND EARLY THURSDAY MORNING FOR RIP CURRENT RISK. 

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 9 TO 11 FEET AND STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND LARGE
WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP PEOPLE AND PETS OFF OF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND
INTO THE OCEAN.

&&

$$

PRZ013-191000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
VIEQUES-
301 PM AST TUE APR 18 2017

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

* WAVES AND SURF...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 5 TO 7 FEET.

* LOCATION... NORTHERN AND EASTERN BEACHES OF VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF 
  SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

&&

$$
356 
WHCA42 TJSJ 182035 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
435 PM AST TUE APR 18 2017

PRZ001-002-005-008-190845-
/O.COR.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
435 PM AST TUE APR 18 2017

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

* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS UP TO 8 FEET AND BREAKING WAVE BETWEEN 8 
  TO 13 FEET. 

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST TO NORTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY MORNING FOR HIGH SURF AND
  LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR RIP CURRENT RISK. 

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 13 FEET AND STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF 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.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND LARGE
WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP PEOPLE AND PETS OFF OF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND
INTO THE OCEAN.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-VIZ001-002-190845-
/O.COR.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170419T2200Z/
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-CULEBRA-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN...AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-ST CROIX-
435 PM AST TUE APR 18 2017

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

* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS UP TO 8 FEET AND BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 
  8 TO 11 FEET. 

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO, CULEBRA, AND THE 
  U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR HIGH SURF AND
  LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR RIP CURRENT RISK. 

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 9 TO 11 FEET AND STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND LARGE
WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP PEOPLE AND PETS OFF OF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND
INTO THE OCEAN.

&&

$$

PRZ013-190845-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
VIEQUES-
435 PM AST TUE APR 18 2017

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

* WAVES AND SURF...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 5 TO 7 FEET.

* LOCATION... NORTHERN AND EASTERN BEACHES OF VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF 
  SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

&&

$$
624 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190934
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
534 AM AST WED APR 19 2017

SEAS WILL BEGIN DIMINISHING TODAY. HIGH SURF WILL END BY LATE 
TONIGHT THE HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS WILL CONTINUE INTO AT LEAST 
EARLY THURSDAY.

PRZ010-VIZ001-191745-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170419T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN...AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
534 AM AST WED APR 19 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO, SAINT THOMAS AND
  SAINT JOHN.

* TIMING...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH TONIGHT. 

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-191745-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
534 AM AST WED APR 19 2017

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH AT LEAST LATE TONIGHT...

* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS UP TO 8 FEET AND BREAKING WAVE BETWEEN 8
  AND 13 FEET. 

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST TO NORTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 13 FEET AND STRONG
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF 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.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN 
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND LARGE 
WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP PEOPLE AND PETS OFF OF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND 
INTO THE OCEAN.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ002-191745-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170419T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
534 AM AST WED APR 19 2017

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

* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS UP TO 8 FEET AND BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 
  8 TO 11 FEET. 

* LOCATION...CULEBRA AND SAINT CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR HIGH SURF AND 
  LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR RIP CURRENT RISK. 

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 11 FEET AND STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF 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.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND LARGE
WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP PEOPLE AND PETS OFF OF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND
INTO THE OCEAN.

&&

$$

PRZ013-191745-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
VIEQUES-
534 AM AST WED APR 19 2017

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

* LOCATION... NORTHERN AND EASTERN BEACHES OF VIEQUES.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

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

&&

$$
428 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191936
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
336 PM AST WED APR 19 2017

SEAS WILL BEGIN DIMINISHING THIS EVENING. HIGH SURF WILL END BY 
EARLY THURSDAY. THE HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS WILL CONTINUE INTO 
AT LEAST THURSDAY.

PRZ001-002-005-008-200400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
336 PM AST WED APR 19 2017

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

* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS UP TO 8 FEET AND BREAKING WAVE BETWEEN 8 
  AND 13 FEET. 

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST TO NORTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 13 FEET AND STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF 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.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND LARGE
WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP PEOPLE AND PETS OFF OF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND
INTO THE OCEAN.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ002-200400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170419T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
336 PM AST WED APR 19 2017

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY...

* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS UP TO 8 FEET AND BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 
  8 TO 11 FEET. 

* LOCATION...CULEBRA AND SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST THIS EVENING FOR HIGH SURF AND EARLY
  THURSDAY FOR RIP CURRENT RISK. 

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 11 FEET AND STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF 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.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND LARGE
WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP PEOPLE AND PETS OFF OF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND
INTO THE OCEAN.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-VIZ001-200400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-VIEQUES-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN...AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
336 PM AST WED APR 19 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO, SAINT THOMAS AND 
  SAINT JOHN. 

* TIMING...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY.

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

&&

$$
195 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200055
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
855 PM AST WED APR 19 2017

PRZ001-002-005-008-200900-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
855 PM AST WED APR 19 2017

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

* WAVES AND SURF...SUBSIDING SEAS 6 TO 8 FEET AND BREAKING WAVE
  AROUND 8 FEET WITH OCCASIONAL BREAKING WAVES UP TO 10 FEET.

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST TO NORTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 10 FEET AND STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF 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.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND LARGE
WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP PEOPLE AND PETS OFF OF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND
INTO THE OCEAN.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ002-200900-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T2200Z/
CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
855 PM AST WED APR 19 2017

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

* LOCATION...CULEBRA AND SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON. 

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-VIZ001-200900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-VIEQUES-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN...AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
855 PM AST WED APR 19 2017

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

* LOCATION...MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY, VIEQUES SAINT THOMAS AND 
  SAINT JOHN.
 
* TIMING...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH 6 AM AST THURSDAY.

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

&&

$$
346 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200910
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
510 AM AST THU APR 20 2017

SEAS ARE DIMINISHING BUT THE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS REMAINS HIGH FOR
FAVORED ATLANTIC BEACHES WITH A NORTHERN EXPOSURE.


PRZ001-002-201715-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-
510 AM AST THU APR 20 2017

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

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST TO NORTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH TODAY.

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

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-201715-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170421T1000Z/
NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
510 AM AST THU APR 20 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST TO NORTH CENTRAL BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 10 FEET AND STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND LARGE
WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP PEOPLE AND PETS OFF OF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND
INTO THE OCEAN.

&&

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-VIZ001-201015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T1000Z/
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY-VIEQUES-
ST.THOMAS...ST. JOHN...AND ADJACENT ISLANDS-
510 AM AST THU APR 20 2017

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

* LOCATION...MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY.

* TIMING...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH 6 AM AST THURSDAY.

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

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ002-201715-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T2200Z/
CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
510 AM AST THU APR 20 2017

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

* LOCATION...CULEBRA AND SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

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

&&

$$
862 
WHCA42 TJSJ 201719
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
119 PM AST THU APR 20 2017

PRZ001-002-012-VIZ002-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170420T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
119 PM AST THU APR 20 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST TO NORTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH TODAY.

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

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-210130-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170421T1000Z/
NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
119 PM AST THU APR 20 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST TO NORTH CENTRAL BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 8 TO 10 FEET AND STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND LARGE
WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP PEOPLE AND PETS OFF OF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND
INTO THE OCEAN.

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
274 
WHCA42 TJSJ 202339
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
739 PM AST THU APR 20 2017

PRZ005-008-210745-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170421T1000Z/
NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
739 PM AST THU APR 20 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST TO NORTH CENTRAL BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 4 AND 6 FEET AND STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND LARGE
WAVES THAT CAN SWEEP PEOPLE AND PETS OFF OF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND
INTO THE OCEAN.

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
511 
WHCA42 TJSJ 202353 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
753 PM AST THU APR 20 2017

PRZ005-008-211000-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170421T1000Z/
NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
753 PM AST THU APR 20 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST TO NORTH CENTRAL BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 4 AND 6 FEET AND STRONG 
  CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF 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.

&&

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CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
437 AM AST FRI APR 21 2017

PRZ005-008-210945-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-170421T1000Z/
NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
437 AM AST FRI APR 21 2017

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

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

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 16, 3:01 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Apr 16, 3:55 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Apr 16, 4:04 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ6 hr
Apr 16, 4:31 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Apr 16, 12:41 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ7 hr

Nearby

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

Sources

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