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Rip Current Statement 43, NWS JSJ

August 1, 2017

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Aug 1, 2017, 2:17 AM CDT. It took effect at Aug 1, 2017, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 1, 2017, 2:17 AM CDT (07:17 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 1, 2017, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Aug 4, 2017, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

041 
WHCA42 TJSJ 010717
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
317 AM AST TUE AUG 1 2017

VIZ002-012030-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.170801T1200Z-170802T0000Z/
ST CROIX-
317 AM AST TUE AUG 1 2017

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

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

* LOCATION...CRAMER PARK BEACH IN SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...FROM 6 AM AST THROUGH AT LEAST 6 PM AST.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$
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039 
WHCA42 TJSJ 011440
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1040 AM AST TUE AUG 1 2017

VIZ002-020000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-170802T0000Z/
ST CROIX-
1040 AM AST TUE AUG 1 2017

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

* LOCATION...CRAMER PARK BEACH IN SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS EVENING.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$
003 
WHCA42 TJSJ 012020
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
420 PM AST TUE AUG 1 2017

PRZ001>003-005-008-012-021000-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.170802T1000Z-170802T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-SOUTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
CULEBRA-
420 PM AST TUE AUG 1 2017

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

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

* LOCATION...NORTH, EAST AND SOUTHEASTERN BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO
  AND CULEBRA.

* TIMING...FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$

VIZ002-021000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-170802T2200Z/
ST CROIX-
420 PM AST TUE AUG 1 2017

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

* LOCATION...CRAMER PARK BEACH IN SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$
856 
WHCA42 TJSJ 020754
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
354 AM AST WED AUG 2 2017

PRZ013-021800-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.170802T1000Z-170802T2200Z/
VIEQUES-
354 AM AST WED AUG 2 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...EAST AND SOUTHERN BEACHES OF VIEQUES. 

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$

VIZ002-021800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-170802T2200Z/
ST CROIX-
354 AM AST WED AUG 2 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTH AND EASTERN BEACHES OF SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$

PRZ001>003-005-008-012-021800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.170802T1000Z-170802T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-SOUTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
CULEBRA-
354 AM AST WED AUG 2 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTH, EAST AND SOUTHEASTERN BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO 
  AND CULEBRA. 

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$
272 
WHCA42 TJSJ 021452
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1052 AM AST WED AUG 2 2017

PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-031000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-170803T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-SOUTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
CULEBRA-VIEQUES-
1052 AM AST WED AUG 2 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTH AND SOUTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO AS WELL AS
  EASTERN AND SOUTHEASTERN BEACHES OF VIEQUES AND CULEBRA. 

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$

VIZ002-031000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-170803T1000Z/
ST CROIX-
1052 AM AST WED AUG 2 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTH AND EASTERN BEACHES OF SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$
842 
WHCA42 TJSJ 022154
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
554 PM AST WED AUG 2 2017

WINDS AND SEAS FROM A PASSING TROPICAL WAVE ARE KEEPING RIP 
CURRENTS ACTIVE TONIGHT.

PRZ003-012-022300-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-170802T2200Z/
SOUTHEAST-CULEBRA-
554 PM AST WED AUG 2 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...NORTH AND SOUTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO AS WELL 
  AS EASTERN AND SOUTHEASTERN BEACHES OF VIEQUES AND CULEBRA. 

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-013-030600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-170803T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-VIEQUES-
554 PM AST WED AUG 2 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTH AND SOUTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO AS WELL 
  AS EASTERN AND SOUTHEASTERN BEACHES OF VIEQUES AND CULEBRA. 

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$

VIZ002-030600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-170803T1000Z/
ST CROIX-
554 PM AST WED AUG 2 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTH AND EASTERN BEACHES OF SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$
351 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030831
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
431 AM AST THU AUG 3 2017

PRZ013-030945-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-170803T1000Z/
VIEQUES-
431 AM AST THU AUG 3 2017

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

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

THERE IS NOW A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS AT THE BEACHES IN
VIEQUES.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&



$$

PRZ012-031800-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.170803T0831Z-170803T2200Z/
CULEBRA-
431 AM AST THU AUG 3 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...CULEBRITA BEACH

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-031800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-170803T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
431 AM AST THU AUG 3 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTH BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO. 

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$

VIZ002-031800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-170803T2200Z/
ST CROIX-
431 AM AST THU AUG 3 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTH AND EASTERN BEACHES IN SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$
802 
WHCA42 TJSJ 031501
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1101 AM AST THU AUG 3 2017

PRZ001-002-005-008-032200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-170803T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
1101 AM AST THU AUG 3 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTH BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS EVENING.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$

VIZ002-032200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-170803T2200Z/
ST CROIX-
1101 AM AST THU AUG 3 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTH AND EASTERN BEACHES IN SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS EVENING.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$

PRZ012-032200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-170803T2200Z/
CULEBRA-
1101 AM AST THU AUG 3 2017

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

* LOCATION...CULEBRITA BEACH

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS EVENING

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$
687 
WHCA42 TJSJ 031912
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
312 PM AST THU AUG 3 2017

PRZ001-002-005-008-041000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-170804T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
312 PM AST THU AUG 3 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTH BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$

VIZ002-041000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-170804T1000Z/
ST CROIX-
312 PM AST THU AUG 3 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTH AND EASTERN BEACHES IN SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$

PRZ012-041000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-170804T1000Z/
CULEBRA-
312 PM AST THU AUG 3 2017

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

* LOCATION...CULEBRITA BEACH

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$
369 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040920
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
520 AM AST FRI AUG 4 2017


PRZ001-002-005-041030-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-170804T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-
520 AM AST FRI AUG 4 2017

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

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


$$

PRZ012-041030-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-170804T1000Z/
CULEBRA-
520 AM AST FRI AUG 4 2017

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

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

$$

PRZ003-041730-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.170804T0920Z-170804T2200Z/
SOUTHEAST-
520 AM AST FRI AUG 4 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...SOUTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$

PRZ008-041730-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-170804T2200Z/
NORTHWEST-
520 AM AST FRI AUG 4 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$

VIZ002-041730-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-170804T2200Z/
ST CROIX-
520 AM AST FRI AUG 4 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTH AND EASTERN BEACHES IN SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$
209 
WHCA42 TJSJ 041510
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
1110 AM AST FRI AUG 4 2017

PRZ003-042200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-170804T2200Z/
SOUTHEAST-
1110 AM AST FRI AUG 4 2017

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

* LOCATION...SOUTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS EVENING.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$

PRZ008-042200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-170804T2200Z/
NORTHWEST-
1110 AM AST FRI AUG 4 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHWEST BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS EVENING.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$

VIZ002-042200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-170804T2200Z/
ST CROIX-
1110 AM AST FRI AUG 4 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTH AND EASTERN BEACHES IN SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS EVENING.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

&&

$$

Nearby

Rip 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.