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High Surf Advisory 8, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this high surf advisory at Mar 4, 2018, 3:42 AM CST. It took effect at Mar 5, 2018, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 4, 2018, 3:42 AM CST (09:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 5, 2018, 4:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Mar 4, 2018, 5:39 PM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
The text
As transmitted.
377
WHCA42 TJSJ 040942
CFWSJU
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
542 AM AST Sun Mar 4 2018
PRZ001-002-012-042200-
/O.UPG.TJSJ.CF.A.0001.180304T1000Z-180306T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0005.180305T2200Z-180306T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0004.180304T1000Z-180304T1400Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.W.0001.180304T1400Z-180305T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.W.0001.180304T1400Z-180305T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.180305T2200Z-180307T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.180304T1000Z-180304T1400Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-180309T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
542 AM AST Sun Mar 4 2018
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AST THIS MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM AST MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM AST TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY...
* WAVES AND SURF...BUILDING SEAS BETWEEN 12 TO 18 FEET WITH BREAKING WAVES
OF 18 TO 25 FEET AND HIGHER AT TIMES.
* LOCATION...BEACHES OF SAN JUAN, NORTHEAST PUERTO RICO AND CULEBRA.
* COASTAL FLOODING...SALT WATER INTRUSION OVER THE LOCAL ROADS
NEAR THE BEACHES. HIGH WATER LEVELS AT BEACHES AND PARKS
CREATED BY LARGE BREAKING WAVES OF OVER 18 FEET.
* IMPACTS...NO ONE SHOULD ENTER THE SURF DUE TO STRONG CURRENTS.
ROADS IMPASSABLE DUE TO SALT WATER INTRUSION. BEACH EROSION AND
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE DUE TO WAVES BREAKING FURTHER INLAND.
* TIDES...COASTAL FLOODING WILL BE LIKELY AROUND THE TIMES OF
HIGH TIDE.
San Juan: 1.25 feet at 10:59 am Sunday morning
1.29 feet at 11:20 pm Sunday night
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life
and property.
A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous...battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
conditions.
&&
$$
PRZ005-008-010-013-VIZ001-042200-
/O.UPG.TJSJ.CF.A.0001.180304T1000Z-180306T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0005.180305T2200Z-180306T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0004.180304T1000Z-180304T1400Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.W.0001.180304T1400Z-180305T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.W.0001.180304T1400Z-180305T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.180305T2200Z-180307T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.180304T1000Z-180304T1400Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180309T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
542 AM AST Sun Mar 4 2018
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AST THIS MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM AST MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM AST TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY...
* WAVES AND SURF...BUILDING SEAS BETWEEN 12 TO 18 FEET WITH BREAKING WAVES
OF 18 TO 25 FEET AND HIGHER AT TIMES.
* LOCATION...WESTERN TO NORTH CENTRAL BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO AND ST. THOMAS.
* COASTAL FLOODING...SALT WATER INTRUSION OVER THE LOCAL ROADS
NEAR THE BEACHES. HIGH WATER LEVELS AT BEACHES CREATED BY
LARGE BREAKING WAVES OF OVER 18 FEET.
* IMPACTS...NO ONE SHOULD ENTER THE SURF DUE TO STRONG CURRENTS.
ROADS IMPASSABLE DUE TO SALT WATER INTRUSION. BEACH EROSION AND
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE DUE TO WAVES BREAKING FURTHER INLAND.
* TIDES...COASTAL FLOODING WILL BE LIKELY AROUND THE TIMES OF
HIGH TIDE.
Aguadilla: 1.06 feet at 10:07 am Sunday morning
1.04 feet at 10:33 pm Sunday night
Mayaguez: 1.10 feet at 10:40 am Sunday morning
1.13 feet at 11:06 pm Sunday night
Botany Bay, St. Thomas:
1.05 feet at 10:41 am Sunday morning
1.17 feet at 11:01 pm Sunday night
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life
and property.
A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous...battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
conditions.
&&
$$
PRZ011-042200-
/O.UPG.TJSJ.CF.A.0001.180304T1000Z-180306T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0005.180305T2200Z-180306T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0004.180304T1000Z-180304T1400Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.W.0001.180304T1400Z-180305T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.W.0001.180304T1400Z-180305T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.180305T2200Z-180307T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.180304T1000Z-180304T1400Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.180304T1000Z-180309T1000Z/
Southwest-
542 AM AST Sun Mar 4 2018
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AST THIS MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM AST MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM AST TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY...
* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS BETWEEN 10 TO 12 FEET WITH BREAKING WAVES UP TO
15 FEET AND HIGHER AT TIMES.
* LOCATION...BEACHES OF SOUTHWESTERN PUERTO RICO.
* COASTAL FLOODING...SALT WATER INTRUSION OVER THE LOCAL ROADS
NEAR THE BEACHES. HIGH WATER LEVELS AT BEACHES CREATED BY LARGE
BREAKING WAVES OF OVER 15 FEET.
* IMPACTS...NO ONE SHOULD ENTER THE SURF DUE TO STRONG CURRENTS.
ROADS IMPASSABLE DUE TO SALT WATER INTRUSION. BEACH EROSION AND
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE DUE TO WAVES BREAKING FURTHER INLAND.
* TIDES...COASTAL FLOODING WILL BE LIKELY AROUND THE TIMES OF HIGH
TIDE.
Puerto Real: 0.42 feet at 10:21 am Sunday morning
0.53 feet at 10:47 pm Sunday night
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life
and property.
A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous...battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
conditions.
&&
$$
VIZ002-042200-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0004.180304T1000Z-180306T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.180304T1000Z-180307T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-180309T1000Z/
St Croix-
542 AM AST Sun Mar 4 2018
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY...
The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM AST Tuesday.
* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS BETWEEN 8 TO 10 FEET WITH BREAKING WAVES UP TO
14 FEET AND HIGHER AT TIMES.
* COASTAL FLOODING...SALT WATER INTRUSION OVER THE LOCAL ROADS
NEAR THE BEACHES. HIGH WATER LEVELS AT BEACHES CREATED BY LARGE
BREAKING WAVES OF OVER 14 FEET.
* LOCATION...NORTHERN BEACHES OF SAINT CROIX.
* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF
SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION DUE TO WAVES
BREAKING FURTHER INLAND.
* TIDES...COASTAL FLOODING WILL BE POSSIBLE AROUND THE TIMES OF HIGH
TIDE.
Fredericksted, St. Croix:
0.22 feet at 10:20 am Sunday morning
0.36 feet at 10:32 pm Sunday night
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.
A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING OF
THE MOST VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE
OR WAVE SPLASHOVER.
&&
$$2 follow-up statements
039 WHCA42 TJSJ 041453 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 1053 AM AST Sun Mar 4 2018 PRZ001-002-012-042300- /O.CON.TJSJ.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180305T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180305T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0005.180305T2200Z-180306T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.180305T2200Z-180307T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-180309T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra- 1053 AM AST Sun Mar 4 2018 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WAVES AND SURF...BUILDING SEAS BETWEEN 12 TO 18 FEET WITH BREAKING WAVES OF 18 TO 25 FEET AND HIGHER AT TIMES. * LOCATION...BEACHES OF SAN JUAN, NORTHEAST PUERTO RICO AND CULEBRA. * COASTAL FLOODING...SALT WATER INTRUSION OVER THE LOCAL ROADS NEAR THE BEACHES. HIGH WATER LEVELS AT BEACHES AND PARKS CREATED BY LARGE BREAKING WAVES OF OVER 18 FEET. * IMPACTS...NO ONE SHOULD ENTER THE SURF DUE TO STRONG CURRENTS. ROADS IMPASSABLE DUE TO SALT WATER INTRUSION. BEACH EROSION AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE DUE TO WAVES BREAKING FURTHER INLAND. * TIDES...COASTAL FLOODING WILL BE LIKELY AROUND THE TIMES OF HIGH TIDE. San Juan: 1.29 feet at 11:20 pm Sunday night PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life and property. A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous...battering waves will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ005-008-010-011-013-VIZ001-042300- /O.CON.TJSJ.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180305T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180305T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0005.180305T2200Z-180306T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.180305T2200Z-180307T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180309T1000Z/ North Central-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1053 AM AST Sun Mar 4 2018 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WAVES AND SURF...BUILDING SEAS BETWEEN 12 TO 18 FEET WITH BREAKING WAVES OF 18 TO 25 FEET AND HIGHER AT TIMES. * LOCATION...MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY, NORTHWEST TO NORTH CENTRAL BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO, VIEQUES AND ST. THOMAS. * COASTAL FLOODING...SALT WATER INTRUSION OVER THE LOCAL ROADS NEAR THE BEACHES. HIGH WATER LEVELS AT BEACHES CREATED BY LARGE BREAKING WAVES OF OVER 18 FEET. * IMPACTS...NO ONE SHOULD ENTER THE SURF DUE TO STRONG CURRENTS. ROADS IMPASSABLE DUE TO SALT WATER INTRUSION. BEACH EROSION AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE DUE TO WAVES BREAKING FURTHER INLAND. * TIDES...COASTAL FLOODING WILL BE LIKELY AROUND THE TIMES OF HIGH TIDE. Aguadilla: 1.04 feet at 10:33 pm Sunday night Mayaguez: 1.13 feet at 11:06 pm Sunday night Botany Bay, St. Thomas: 1.17 feet at 11:01 pm Sunday night Puerto Real: 0.53 feet at 10:47 pm Sunday night PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life and property. A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous...battering waves will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening conditions. 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. && $$ VIZ002-042300- /O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180306T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180307T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-180309T1000Z/ St Croix- 1053 AM AST Sun Mar 4 2018 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WAVES AND SURF...SEAS BETWEEN 8 TO 10 FEET WITH BREAKING WAVES UP TO 14 FEET AND HIGHER AT TIMES. * COASTAL FLOODING...SALT WATER INTRUSION OVER THE LOCAL ROADS NEAR THE BEACHES. HIGH WATER LEVELS AT BEACHES CREATED BY LARGE BREAKING WAVES OF OVER 14 FEET. * LOCATION...NORTHERN BEACHES OF SAINT CROIX. * IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION DUE TO WAVES BREAKING FURTHER INLAND. * TIDES...COASTAL FLOODING WILL BE POSSIBLE AROUND THE TIMES OF HIGH TIDE. Fredericksted, St. Croix: 0.36 feet at 10:32 pm Sunday night PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING OF THE MOST VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE OR WAVE SPLASHOVER. 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. && $$
996
WHCA42 TJSJ 042339
CFWSJU
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
739 PM AST Sun Mar 4 2018
PRZ001-002-012-050745-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.CF.Y.0005.180305T2200Z-180306T1000Z/
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.180305T2200Z-180307T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180306T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180306T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-180309T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
739 PM AST Sun Mar 4 2018
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
* WAVES AND SURF...BUILDING SEAS BETWEEN 12 TO 18 FEET WITH
BREAKING WAVES BETWEEN 18 TO 25 FEET AND HIGHER AT TIMES.
* LOCATION...BEACHES OF SAN JUAN, NORTHEAST PUERTO RICO AND
CULEBRA.
* COASTAL FLOODING...SALT WATER INTRUSION OVER THE LOCAL ROADS
NEAR THE BEACHES. HIGH WATER LEVELS AT BEACHES AND PARKS
CREATED BY LARGE BREAKING WAVES OF OVER 18 FEET.
* IMPACTS...NO ONE SHOULD ENTER THE SURF DUE TO STRONG CURRENTS.
ROADS IMPASSABLE DUE TO SALT WATER INTRUSION. BEACH EROSION
AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE DUE TO WAVES BREAKING FURTHER INLAND.
* TIDES...COASTAL FLOODING WILL BE LIKELY AROUND THE TIMES OF
HIGH TIDE.
San Juan: 1.29 feet at 11:20 pm Tonight
1.12 feet at 11:38 am Monday morning
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life
and property.
A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous...battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
conditions.
There is a high risk of rip currents.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
PRZ005-008-010-011-013-VIZ001-050745-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.CF.Y.0005.180305T2200Z-180306T1000Z/
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.180305T2200Z-180307T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180306T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180306T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180309T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
739 PM AST Sun Mar 4 2018
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
* WAVES AND SURF...BUILDING SEAS BETWEEN 12 TO 18 FEET WITH
BREAKING WAVES OF 18 TO 25 FEET AND HIGHER AT TIMES.
* LOCATION...MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY, NORTHWEST TO NORTH CENTRAL
BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO, VIEQUES AND ST. THOMAS.
* COASTAL FLOODING...SALT WATER INTRUSION OVER THE LOCAL ROADS
NEAR THE BEACHES. HIGH WATER LEVELS AT BEACHES CREATED BY
LARGE BREAKING WAVES OF OVER 18 FEET.
* IMPACTS...NO ONE SHOULD ENTER THE SURF DUE TO STRONG CURRENTS.
ROADS IMPASSABLE DUE TO SALT WATER INTRUSION. BEACH EROSION
AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE DUE TO WAVES BREAKING FURTHER INLAND.
* TIDES...COASTAL FLOODING WILL BE LIKELY AROUND THE TIMES OF
HIGH TIDE.
Aguadilla: 1.04 feet at 10:33 pm Tonight
0.91 feet at 10:47 am Monday morning
Mayaguez: 1.13 feet at 11:06 pm Tonight
0.96 feet at 11:22 am Monday morning
Botany Bay, St. Thomas: 1.17 feet at 11:01 pm Tonight
0.92 feet at 11:13 am Monday morning
Puerto Real: 0.53 feet at 10:47 pm Tonight
0.38 feet at 10:56 am Monday morning
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life
and property.
A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous...battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
conditions.
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.
&&
$$
VIZ002-050745-
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180306T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180307T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-180309T1000Z/
St Croix-
739 PM AST Sun Mar 4 2018
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
* WAVES AND SURF...SEAS BETWEEN 8 TO 10 FEET WITH BREAKING WAVES
UP TO 14 FEET AND HIGHER AT TIMES.
* COASTAL FLOODING...SALT WATER INTRUSION OVER THE LOCAL ROADS
NEAR THE BEACHES. HIGH WATER LEVELS AT BEACHES CREATED BY
LARGE BREAKING WAVES OF OVER 14 FEET.
* LOCATION...NORTHERN BEACHES OF SAINT CROIX.
* IMPACTS...STRONG CURRENTS THAT CAN CARRY EVEN THE BEST OF
SWIMMERS OUT TO SEA. LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION DUE TO WAVES
BREAKING FURTHER INLAND.
* TIDES...COASTAL FLOODING WILL BE POSSIBLE AROUND THE TIMES OF
HIGH TIDE.
Fredericksted, St. Croix: 0.36 feet at 10:32 pm Tonight
0.17 feet at 9:45 am Monday morning
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.
A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING OF
THE MOST VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE
OR WAVE SPLASHOVER.
There is a high risk of rip currents.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high surf advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS JSJ wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high surf advisory went out at Mar 3, 8:29 PM CST, 7 hours 13 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 3, 8:29 PM CST, 7 hours 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1029 PM AST Sat Mar 3 2018
.UPDATE...
Satellite imagery depicted an approaching cold front off to the
north northwest of the local islands. Lightning activity was
detected and were introduce to the forecast grids for the
overnight period. There is a chance of thunderstorm activity
mainly across the Atlantic Waters overnight. GFS GDI index suggest
the possibility of thunderstorm activity approaching the northern
coast of Puerto Rico and the northern U.S. Virgin Islands early
Sunday morning. The islanders can expect a rainy day with pleasant
temperatures on Sunday.
Hazardous coastal conditions are expected early Sunday as a long
period northerly swell is expected to reach the coastline from
northwest to northeast Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques and St
Thomas/St John. A Coastal flood watch is in effect for these
areas, but is expected to be upgraded to a Coastal Warning
overnight or early Sunday Morning. Refer to the Coastal Hazard
Message for additional information.
&&
.AVIATION...
Mainly VFR conditions are expected to prevail through at least
04/06z. When the arrival of a frontal boundary is expected to
bring SHRA especially across TJSJ/TJBQ/TIST btwn 04/06-16z.
VCTS are possible too. SHRA will spread across the islands btwn
04/10-18z. Surface winds will continue from the NW at 10 knots or
less increasing around 15 kt after 04/13Z.
&&
.MARINE...
Although tranquil marine conditions will continue overnight, a
long period northwest to north swell will deteriorate the
conditions Sunday morning. Seas will increase very rapidly
creating hazardous coastal conditions. Expect extremely dangerous
breaking waves from the northwest to northeast coastline of
mainland Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques and St Thomas. This swell
will produce coastal flooding across these areas, and some roads
near the coast will be flooded and impassable due to the breaking
wave action. Also, life threatening rip currents and beach
erosion are expected through the upcoming work-week.
Beachgoers, as well as surfers, are advised to avoid beaches
exposed to the Atlantic Ocean and local passages during this
dangerous swell event. For more information, refer to the Coastal
Hazards Message (CFWSJU) issued by the National Weather Service
in San Juan.
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 537 PM AST Sat Mar 3 2018/
SYNOPSIS...Doppler weather radar as well as latest satellites
imagery showed mostly sunny to partly cloudy and fair weather
skies across the region, with little or no precipitation observed.
An overall dry and stable weather pattern will persist during most
of tonight. However, a weakening cold front and associated boundary
will bring a rapid increase in cloudiness and showers activity to
the region by early Sunday morning. Light westerly winds will prevail
overnight becoming northwesterly late Sunday through Monday as the
boundary sinks southwards while a high pressure ridge builds across
the southwestern Atlantic, and the strong low pressure system move
into the central Atlantic.
SHORT TERM...Overnight Today through Monday...
Mostly clear skies expected much of the overnight hours however as
previously mentioned, cloudiness and shower activity is expected
to increase across the forecast area, with the approach of the
frontal boundary. Therefore, expect frequent passing showers across
the northern and eastern half of Puerto Rico along the frontal
boundary, as well as the adjacent islands and mainly the northern
U.S. Virgin Islands on Sunday. As a result, nuisance ponding of
water in low lying areas will be likely especially on Sunday.
Although the front is forecast to sink southwards and dissipate by
Monday, lingering moisture will to result in periods of passing
showers across portions of Puerto Rico and the adjacent islands as
well as the U.S. Virgin Islands. Under mostly cloudy to variably
cloudy skies and a light to moderate west to northwest wind flow,
pleasant temperatures will prevail across the forecast area.
LONG TERM....LONG TERM...Tuesday through Saturday...
A drying trend is expected on Tuesday and on Wednesday morning
with fair weather conditions prevailing across the islands. Later
on Wednesday afternoon through Saturday, winds will shift from the
southeast and moisture will pool over the region. This increase in
moisture combined with diurnal effects will aid to the development
of showers during the afternoon hours over the interior and northern
sections of Puerto Rico. Cloudiness and passing showers will be
more frequent across the Caribbean waters and over the smaller
islands from Thursday through Saturday.
AVIATION...Mainly VFR cond are expected to prevail across the
local flying area til at least 04/06Z. A frontal boundary is
expected to reach the region overnight through early Sunday
morning. This will rapidly increasing cloudiness and shower
activity across the flying area and local TAF sites aft 04/06Z.
SCT-BKN cld lyrs nr FL025..FL050...FL100. Few tops nr FL150 aft
04/06z. Sfc winds will be fm the W 10 knots or less...bcmg fm the
NW after 04/06z at 5-15 kts.
MARINE....A large and long period northwest to north swell will
bring dangerous seas across the local waters from early Sunday through
the latter part of the upcoming week. The swell is so far forecast
to peak between Sunday and Monday, with building seas greater than
16 feet possible across the Atlantic waters. The northerly swell will
slowly subside and fade by the end of next week. Rough and hazardous
seas can therefore be expected across most of the regional waters.
A frontal boundary passage will also increase shower activity on
Sunday with a light to moderate west to northwest wind flow expected
to prevail through the weekend. Please refer to the latest Coastal
and Marine hazard messages, and the Coastal Waters Forecast for
the latest information and updates.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
SJU 72 78 72 80 / 60 60 20 20
STT 70 81 71 77 / 60 60 30 30
&&
.SJU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PR...High Rip Current Risk through late Thursday night for Culebra-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-North Central-Northeast-Northwest-San
Juan and Vicinity-Southeast-Vieques-Western Interior.
High Surf Advisory from 6 AM Sunday to 6 PM AST Wednesday for
Culebra-Mayaguez and Vicinity-North Central-Northeast-
Northwest-San Juan and Vicinity-Southeast-Southwest-Vieques-
Western Interior.
Coastal Flood Watch from 6 AM AST Sunday through late Monday
night for Culebra-Mayaguez and Vicinity-North Central-
Northeast-Northwest-San Juan and Vicinity-Southeast-
Southwest-Vieques-Western Interior.
Small Craft Advisory from 6 AM Sunday to 2 AM AST Thursday for
Southeast.
High Rip Current Risk from 6 AM AST Sunday through late Thursday
night for Southwest.
VI...High Rip Current Risk through late Thursday night for St Croix-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands.
High Surf Advisory from 6 AM Sunday to 6 PM AST Wednesday for St
Croix-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands.
Coastal Flood Watch from 6 AM AST Sunday through late Monday
night for St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands.
AM...High Rip Current Risk through late Thursday night for Coastal
Waters of Southern USVI Vieques and Eastern Puerto Rico out
10 NM.
High Surf Advisory from 6 AM Sunday to 6 PM AST Wednesday for
Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N-Coastal
Waters OF Southwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM-Coastal Waters
of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM-Coastal Waters of
Southern USVI Vieques and Eastern Puerto Rico out 10 NM.
Coastal Flood Watch from 6 AM AST Sunday through late Monday
night for Coastal Waters OF Southwestern Puerto Rico out 10
NM-Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM-Coastal
Waters of Southern USVI Vieques and Eastern Puerto Rico out
10 NM.
Small Craft Advisory from 6 AM Sunday to 2 AM AST Thursday for
Anegada Passage Southward to 17N-Caribbean Waters of Puerto
Rico from 10 NM to 17N-Coastal Waters OF Northwestern
Puerto Rico out 10 NM-Coastal Waters OF Southwestern Puerto
Rico out 10 NM-Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out
10 NM-Coastal Waters of Northern USVI and Culebra out 10 NM-
Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM-Coastal
Waters of Southern USVI Vieques and Eastern Puerto Rico out
10 NM-Mona Passage Southward to 17N.
High Rip Current Risk from 6 AM AST Sunday through late Thursday
night for Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N-
Coastal Waters OF Southwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM-
Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM.
Small Craft Advisory from 2 AM Sunday to 2 AM AST Thursday for
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N.
High Rip Current Risk until 6 AM AST Sunday for Coastal Waters
of Northern USVI and Culebra out 10 NM.
&&
UPDATE...CAM
AVIATION...CAMHazardous weather outlook, Mar 4, 3:20 AM CST, 22 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service San Juan PR 520 AM AST Sun Mar 4 2018 AMZ710>745-PRZ001>013-050930- San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior- North Central-Central Interior-Ponce and Vicinity-Nortwest- Western Interior-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- The nearshore and off shore Atlantic and Caribbean Coastal Waters- 520 AM AST Sun Mar 4 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Puerto Rico and the adjacent Atlantic Coastal Waters. .Day One...Today and Tonight .Flooding...Heavy rains could lead to localized urban and small stream flooding. .Coastal Flooding...Coastal flooding from the western to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Vieques. Some roads near the coast may be flooded with salt water and impassible. .Wind...Sustained winds 20-24 MPH are expected mainly across the Atlantic waters. .Seas and Waves...Very dangerous surf and marine conditions. Seas building to 18 feet across the Atlantic waters and passages throughout the day with breaking waves 22 feet or greater. .Rip Currents...There is a high risk of rip currents across all shorelines except along the south coast of Puerto Rico. .Days Two through Seven...Monday through Saturday Major concern continue to be marine conditions early the next workweek. As the northwest to north swell continues to affect the local waters, hazardous seas, very high surf and life threatening rip currents are expected to prevail through at least midweek. Beachgoers, as well as surfers, are advised to avoid beaches exposed to the Atlantic Ocean and local passages during this dangerous swell event. Coastal flooding likely and therefore some roads near the coast may be flooded with salt water and impassible. .Spotter information statement... Widespread spotter activation is not anticipated at this time, however individual spotter are encouraged to report Flooding, Coastal Flooding and Rip Currents to the National Weather Service in San Juan. AMZ715-725-VIZ001-002-050930- St. Thomas St. John adjacent Islands-St Croix- Nearshore Atlantic and adjacent Caribbean Coastal Waters- 520 AM AST Sun Mar 4 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the U.S. Virgin Islands and the ADJACENT Coastal Waters. .Day One...Today and Tonight .Flooding...Heavy rains could lead to localized minor urban flooding. .Coastal Flooding...Coastal flooding likely particularly across the northern US Virgin Islands and some spots in Saint Croix. Some roads near the coast may be flooded with salt water and impassible. .Wind...Sustained winds 20-24 MPH are expected mainly across the Atlantic waters. .Seas and Waves...Very dangerous surf and marine conditions. Seas building to 18 feet across the Atlantic waters and passages throughout the day with breaking waves 22 feet or greater. .Rip Currents...There is a high risk of rip currents across all shorelines except along the south coastal areas of the local islands where the risk is moderate. .Days Two through Seven...Monday through Saturday Major concern continue to be marine conditions early the next workweek. As the northwest to north swell continues to affect the local waters, hazardous seas, very high surf and life threatening rip currents are expected to prevail through at least midweek. Beachgoers, as well as surfers, are advised to avoid beaches exposed to the Atlantic Ocean and local passages during this dangerous swell event. Coastal flooding likely and therefore some roads near the coast may be flooded with salt water and impassible. .Spotter information statement... Widespread spotter activation is not anticipated at this time, however individual spotter are encouraged to report Flooding, Coastal Flooding and Rip Currents to the National Weather Service in San Juan.
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 3:42 AM CST | Coastal Flood Warning | JSJ | 4 days | |
| Mar 4, 3:42 AM CST | Coastal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 48 hr | |
| Mar 4, 3:42 AM CST | Coastal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 14 hr | |
| Mar 4, 3:42 AM CST | High Surf Warning | JSJ | 4 days |
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