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Rip Current Statement 1, NWS JSJ

January 3, 2018

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Jan 3, 2018, 2:36 PM CST. It took effect at Jan 3, 2018, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 3, 2018, 2:36 PM CST (20:36 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 3, 2018, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 4, 2018, 4:00 PM CST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

342 
WHCA42 TJSJ 032036
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
436 PM AST Wed Jan 3 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-040445-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.180104T0000Z-180104T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
436 PM AST Wed Jan 3 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM AST THIS EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from 8 PM AST this evening
through Thursday afternoon. 

* LOCATION...from the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto
  Rico.

* TIMING...from 8 pm this evening through at least Thursday
  afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-040445-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.180104T1000Z-180104T2200Z/
Culebra-
436 PM AST Wed Jan 3 2018

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

The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from Thursday morning through
Thursday afternoon. 

* LOCATION...along the north facing beaches of Culebra.

* TIMING...from Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
853 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040410
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1210 AM AST Thu Jan 4 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-042200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1210 AM AST Thu Jan 4 2018

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

* LOCATION...from the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto 
  Rico. 

* TIMING...through Thursday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-042200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.180104T1000Z-180104T2200Z/
Culebra-
1210 AM AST Thu Jan 4 2018

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

* LOCATION...along the north facing beaches of Culebra.

* TIMING...through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
950 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040749
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
349 AM AST Thu Jan 4 2018

PRZ012-041600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.180104T0749Z-180104T2200Z/
Culebra-
349 AM AST Thu Jan 4 2018

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

* LOCATION...along the north facing beaches of Culebra.

* TIMING...through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-041600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
349 AM AST Thu Jan 4 2018

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

* LOCATION...from the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto 
  Rico. 

* TIMING...through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
987 
WHCA42 TJSJ 041936
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
336 PM AST Thu Jan 4 2018

Default overview section
PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-042200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
336 PM AST Thu Jan 4 2018

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

* LOCATION...from the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto 
  Rico. 

* TIMING...through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
154 
WHCA42 TJSJ 041952 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
352 PM AST Thu Jan 4 2018


PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-042200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
352 PM AST Thu Jan 4 2018

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

* LOCATION...from the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto 
  Rico. 

* TIMING...through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
671 
WHCA42 TJSJ 042209
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
609 PM AST Thu Jan 4 2018

Default overview section
PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-050615-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.180104T2209Z-180105T0900Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
609 PM AST Thu Jan 4 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AST FRIDAY...


The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect until 5 AM AST Friday. 

* LOCATION...from the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto 
  Rico. 

* TIMING...Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
186 
WHCA42 TJSJ 042215 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
615 PM AST Thu Jan 4 2018


PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-050615-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.180104T2215Z-180105T0900Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
615 PM AST Thu Jan 4 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AST FRIDAY...


The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect until 5 AM AST Friday. 

* LOCATION...from the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto 
  Rico. 

* TIMING...Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of 
  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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Sources

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