High Surf Warning 2, NWS JSJ

Issued

Sep 29, 2018, 2:48 PM CDT (19:48 UTC)

Expired

Sep 30, 2018, 7:00 AM CDT

In force

16 hr

Issued by

NWS JSJ

866 
WHCA42 TJSJ 291948
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
348 PM AST Sat Sep 29 2018

...High Surf Advisory has been upgraded to a High Surf Warning 
until 8 AM AST Sunday for the north coast of Puerto Rico...

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/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.W.0002.180929T1948Z-180930T1200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0016.180930T1200Z-181001T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180930T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-181001T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
348 PM AST Sat Sep 29 2018

...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST SUNDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM AST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Surf
Warning, which is in effect until 8 AM AST Sunday. A High Surf
Advisory has also been issued. This High Surf Advisory is in
effect from 8 AM Sunday to 6 AM AST Monday. The High Surf
Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...Large breaking waves may cause coastal
  flooding along the north coast of Puerto Rico. Beach Erosion is
  likely. 

* WAVES AND SURF...Dangerous breaking waves of 16 to 20 feet
  expected this afternoon and tonight, then decreasing to 10 to 15
  feet on Sunday morning.

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north coast of Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the 
  best swimmers out to sea. Dangerous and life threatening 
  breaking waves will cause coastal erosion and sweep people off 
  of their feet and out to sea. All beachgoers and visitors are 
  urged to stay away from rocky and/or coastal structures along 
  beaches. 

* TIDES...COASTAL FLOODING IS MORE LIKELY AT TIMES OF HIGH TIDE.

SAN JUAN..........11:42 PM AST TONIGHT AT 1.23 FEET.

ARECIBO...........11:20 PM AST TONIGHT AT 1.23 FEET.

FAJARDO...........11:31 PM AST TONIGHT AT 1.13 FEET.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.
Coastal residents should remain alert for later statements or
warnings and take 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.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ002-301000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180930T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-181001T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-181001T1000Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
348 PM AST Sat Sep 29 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Large breaking waves may cause coastal 
  flooding along the north coast of Culebra and 
  Saint Croix. Beach Erosion is likely. 

* WAVES...Dangerous Breaking waves between 12 to 17 feet and 
  locally higher along reefs and exposed beaches. 

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north coast of Culebra. 
  Beaches along the north and east coast of Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through late Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the 
  best swimmers out to sea. Dangerous and life threatening 
  breaking waves will cause coastal erosion and sweep people off 
  of their feet and out to sea. All beachgoers and visitors are 
  urged to stay away from rocky and/or coastal structures along 
  beaches. 

* TIDES...COASTAL FLOODING IS MORE LIKELY AT TIMES OF HIGH TIDE.

CULEBRA...........11:19 PM AST TONIGHT AT 0.9 FEET.

CHRISTIANSTED.....12:52 PM AST SUNDAY AT 0.87 FEET.

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 indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.
Coastal residents should remain alert for later statements or
warnings and take action to protect life and property.

&&

$$

VIZ001-301000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180930T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-181001T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-181001T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
348 PM AST Sat Sep 29 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Large breaking waves may cause coastal 
  flooding along the north coast of Saint Thomas. Beach Erosion 
  is likely. 

* WAVES...Dangerous Breaking waves between 10 to 15 feet.

* LOCATION...St.Thomas and adjacent islands.

* TIMING...Through late Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the 
  best swimmers out to sea. Dangerous and life threatening 
  breaking waves will cause coastal erosion and sweep people off 
  of their feet and out to sea. All beachgoers and visitors are 
  urged to stay away from rocky and/or coastal structures along 
  beaches. 

* TIDES...COASTAL FLOODING IS MORE LIKELY AT TIMES OF HIGH TIDE.

DOROTHEA BAY...11:45 PM AST TONIGHT AT 1.03 FEET.

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 indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.
Coastal residents should remain alert for later statements or
warnings and take action to protect life and property.

&&

$$

PRZ003-007-011-301000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-180930T1000Z/
Southeast-Ponce and Vicinity-Southwest-
348 PM AST Sat Sep 29 2018

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

* LOCATION...Southern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the 
  best swimmers out to sea. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-301000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-181001T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
348 PM AST Sat Sep 29 2018

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

* LOCATION...Western beaches of Puerto Rico and the beaches of 
  Vieques. 

* TIMING...Through late Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the 
  best swimmers out to sea. 

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.

&&

$$

006 
WHCA42 TJSJ 300828
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
428 AM AST Sun Sep 30 2018

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/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0016.180930T1200Z-181001T1200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-181001T1200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180930T1200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180930T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
428 AM AST Sun Sep 30 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST THIS
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM AST MONDAY...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Large breaking waves may cause coastal 
  flooding along the north coast of Puerto Rico. Beach Erosion 
  is likely. 

* WAVES AND SURF...Dangerous breaking waves of 16 to 20 feet
  expected through early this morning, then decreasing to 10 to 15
  feet throughout the rest of the day. 

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north coast of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the 
  best swimmers out to sea. Dangerous and life threatening 
  breaking waves will cause coastal erosion and sweep people off 
  of their feet and out to sea. All beachgoers and visitors are 
  urged to stay away from rocky and/or coastal structures along 
  beaches. 

* TIDES...COASTAL FLOODING IS MORE LIKELY AT TIMES OF HIGH TIDE.

SAN JUAN..........1:05  PM AST this afternoon AT 1.84 FEET.

ARECIBO...........12:22 PM AST this afternoon AT 1.93 FEET.

FAJARDO...........12:55 PM AST this afternoon AT 1.82 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.
Coastal residents should remain alert for later statements or
warnings and take 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.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ002-301630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-181001T1200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-181001T1200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180930T2200Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
428 AM AST Sun Sep 30 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Large breaking waves may cause coastal 
  flooding along the north coast of Culebra and Saint Croix. 
  Beach Erosion is likely. 

* WAVES...Dangerous Breaking waves between 10 to 13 feet and 
  locally higher along reefs and exposed beaches. 

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north coast of Culebra. Beaches 
  along the north and east coast of Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the 
  best swimmers out to sea. Dangerous and life threatening 
  breaking waves will cause coastal erosion and sweep people off 
  of their feet and out to sea. All beachgoers and visitors are 
  urged to stay away from rocky and/or coastal structures along 
  beaches. 

* TIDES...COASTAL FLOODING IS MORE LIKELY AT TIMES OF HIGH TIDE.

CULEBRA...........12:48 PM AST this afternoon AT 1.32 FEET.

CHRISTIANSTED.....12:52 PM AST this afternoon AT 0.87 FEET.

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 indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.
Coastal residents should remain alert for later statements or
warnings and take action to protect life and property.

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-301630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-181001T1200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-181001T1200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180930T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
428 AM AST Sun Sep 30 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Large breaking waves may cause coastal 
  flooding along the north coast of Saint Thomas. Beach Erosion 
  is likely. 

* WAVES...Dangerous Breaking waves between 10 to 15 feet.

* LOCATION...St.Thomas and adjacent islands.

* TIMING...Through early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the 
  best swimmers out to sea. Dangerous and life threatening 
  breaking waves will cause coastal erosion and sweep people off 
  of their feet and out to sea. All beachgoers and visitors are 
  urged to stay away from rocky and/or coastal structures along 
  beaches. 

* TIDES...COASTAL FLOODING IS MORE LIKELY AT TIMES OF HIGH TIDE.

DOROTHEA BAY...12:43 PM AST this afternoon AT 1.54 FEET.

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 indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.
Coastal residents should remain alert for later statements or
warnings and take action to protect life and property.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-301630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-181001T1200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
428 AM AST Sun Sep 30 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* LOCATION...Western beaches of Puerto Rico and the beaches of 
  Vieques. 

* TIMING...Through early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the 
  best swimmers out to sea. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-007-011-301000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-180930T1000Z/
Southeast-Ponce and Vicinity-Southwest-
428 AM AST Sun Sep 30 2018

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

* LOCATION...Southern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the 
  best swimmers out to sea. 

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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