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Rip Current Statement 59, NWS JSJ

November 26, 2017

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Nov 26, 2017, 7:47 AM CST. It was in force for 42 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Nov 26, 2017, 7:47 AM CST (13:47 UTC)
Expired: Nov 28, 2017, 1:55 AM CST
In force: 42 hr
Issued by: NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

512 
WHCA42 TJSJ 261347
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
947 AM AST SUN NOV 26 2017

A NORTHEAST SWELL WILL ARRIVE ACROSS THE LOCAL WATERS AND INCREASE
THE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG PORTIONS OF THE NORTH FACING BEACHES
OF PUERTO RICO.

PRZ005-008-262200-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.171126T1347Z-171126T2200Z/
NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
947 AM AST SUN NOV 26 2017

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A HIGH RIP
CURRENT RISK, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING. 

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

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON. 

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS THAT WILL CARRY AWAY EVEN THE 
  STRONGEST SWIMMERS INTO OPEN WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

8 follow-up statements

167 
WHCA42 TJSJ 261812
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
212 PM AST SUN NOV 26 2017

PRZ001-002-012-VIZ002-271000-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.171126T2200Z-171127T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
212 PM AST SUN NOV 26 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

* LOCATION...SAN JUAN AND VICINITY TO NORTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO
  RICO, CULEBRA, AND EASTERN SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS THAT WILL CARRY AWAY EVEN THE 
  STRONGEST SWIMMERS INTO OPEN WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-271000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-171127T1000Z/
NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
212 PM AST SUN NOV 26 2017

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

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

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS THAT WILL CARRY AWAY EVEN THE 
  STRONGEST SWIMMERS INTO OPEN WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

073 
WHCA42 TJSJ 261829 RRA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
212 PM AST SUN NOV 26 2017

PRZ001-002-012-VIZ002-271000-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.171126T2200Z-171127T1000Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
212 PM AST SUN NOV 26 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

* LOCATION...SAN JUAN AND VICINITY TO NORTHEAST BEACHES OF PUERTO
  RICO, CULEBRA, AND EASTERN SAINT CROIX.

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS THAT WILL CARRY AWAY EVEN THE 
  STRONGEST SWIMMERS INTO OPEN WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-271000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-171127T1000Z/
NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
212 PM AST SUN NOV 26 2017

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

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

* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS THAT WILL CARRY AWAY EVEN THE 
  STRONGEST SWIMMERS INTO OPEN WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

822 
WHCA42 TJSJ 270045
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
845 PM AST SUN NOV 26 2017

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-271200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-171127T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-
ST CROIX-
845 PM AST SUN NOV 26 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHERN BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO, CULEBRA, AND 
  EASTERN SAINT CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS THAT WILL CARRY AWAY EVEN THE 
  STRONGEST SWIMMERS INTO OPEN WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

801 
WHCA42 TJSJ 270809
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
409 AM AST MON NOV 27 2017

A LONG PERIOD NORTHEASTERLY SWELL BETWEEN 3 TO 4 FEET WILL RESULT
IN A HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ACROSS THE NORTHERN BEACHES OF THE 
ISLANDS.

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-272200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-171127T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-CULEBRA-
ST CROIX-
409 AM AST MON NOV 27 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHERN BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO, CULEBRA, AND 
  EASTERN SAINT CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS THAT WILL CARRY AWAY EVEN THE 
  STRONGEST SWIMMERS INTO OPEN WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

852 
WHCA42 TJSJ 271959
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
359 PM AST MON NOV 27 2017

PRZ005-008-281000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-171128T1000Z/
NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
359 PM AST MON NOV 27 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHWESTERN BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.
 
* TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS THAT WILL CARRY AWAY EVEN THE 
  STRONGEST SWIMMERS INTO OPEN WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-VIZ002-272200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-171127T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
359 PM AST MON NOV 27 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTHERN BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO, CULEBRA, AND 
  EASTERN SAINT CROIX. 

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS THAT WILL CARRY AWAY EVEN THE 
  STRONGEST SWIMMERS INTO OPEN WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

187 
WHCA42 TJSJ 272208
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
608 PM AST MON NOV 27 2017


PRZ001-002-012-VIZ002-272315-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-171127T2200Z/
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY-NORTHEAST-CULEBRA-ST CROIX-
608 PM AST MON NOV 27 2017

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

THERE IS NOW A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FOR THE BEACHES OF 
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY, NORTHEASTERN PUERTO RICO, CULEBRA, AND 
SAINT CROIX.

$$

PRZ005-008-281000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-171128T1000Z/
NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
608 PM AST MON NOV 27 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHWESTERN BEACHES OF PUERTO 
  RICO.

* TIMING...THROUGH 6 AM AST TUESDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS THAT WILL CARRY AWAY EVEN THE 
  STRONGEST SWIMMERS INTO OPEN WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

686 
WHCA42 TJSJ 280140
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
940 PM AST MON NOV 27 2017

PRZ005-008-280945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-171128T1000Z/
NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
940 PM AST MON NOV 27 2017

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

* LOCATION...NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHWESTERN BEACHES OF PUERTO  
  RICO. 

* TIMING...THROUGH 6 AM AST TUESDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS THAT WILL CARRY AWAY EVEN THE 
  STRONGEST SWIMMERS INTO OPEN WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

640 
WHCA42 TJSJ 280755
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR
355 AM AST TUE NOV 28 2017

PRZ005-008-280900-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-171128T1000Z/
NORTH CENTRAL-NORTHWEST-
355 AM AST TUE NOV 28 2017

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH
RIP CURRENT RISK. HOWEVER, A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS
CONTINUES FOR THE ATLANTIC BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO.


$$

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Sources

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