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Rip Current Statement 18, NWS JSJ

March 14, 2018

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 14, 2018, 3:53 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 14, 2018, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 70 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 14, 2018, 3:53 AM CDT (08:53 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2018, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 17, 2018, 3:20 AM CDT
In force
70 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

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673 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140853
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
453 AM AST Wed Mar 14 2018

Swell from the northwest will begin to impact coastlines in
northern Puerto Rico, Culebra and Vieques and in the U.S. Virgin
Islands, Saint Thomas and Saint Croix this afternoon and tonight.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ002-141800-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.180314T1000Z-180315T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques-St Croix-
453 AM AST Wed Mar 14 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico, Culebra and
  Vieques and Saint Croix.

* TIMING...This afternoon through tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-141800-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.180314T2200Z-180315T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
453 AM AST Wed Mar 14 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...Saint Thomas

* TIMING...Tonight through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
948 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140913 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
513 AM AST Wed Mar 14 2018

Swell from the northwest will begin to impact coastlines in
northern Puerto Rico, Culebra and Vieques and in the U.S. Virgin
Islands, Saint Thomas and Saint Croix this afternoon and tonight.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ002-141800-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.180314T1000Z-180315T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques-St Croix-
513 AM AST Wed Mar 14 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico, Culebra and
  Vieques and Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Through tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-141800-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.180314T2200Z-180315T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
513 AM AST Wed Mar 14 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...Saint Thomas

* TIMING...Tonight through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$
317 
WHCA42 TJSJ 141346
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
946 AM AST Wed Mar 14 2018

Swell from the northwest will begin to impact coastlines in
northern Puerto Rico, Culebra and Vieques and in the U.S. Virgin
Islands, Saint Thomas and Saint Croix from this afternoon through
at least Thursday.

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ002-151000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180315T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques-St Croix-
946 AM AST Wed Mar 14 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico, Culebra and 
  Vieques and Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-151000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.180314T2200Z-180315T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
946 AM AST Wed Mar 14 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Saint Thomas

* TIMING...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$
004 
WHCA42 TJSJ 142116
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
516 PM AST Wed Mar 14 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-150530-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.180315T1000Z-180316T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180316T0000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
516 PM AST Wed Mar 14 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM AST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Surf
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM AST
Friday. 

* WAVES AND SURF...waves at 6 to 8 feet with breaking waves
  between 9 and 13 feet.

* LOCATION...from northwest to northeast Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Through early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening breaking waves will result in strong
  currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea and
  localized beach erosion. 

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.

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-013-VIZ002-150530-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180316T0000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques-St Croix-
516 PM AST Wed Mar 14 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico, Culebra and 
  Vieques and Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-150530-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.180314T2200Z-180316T0000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
516 PM AST Wed Mar 14 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* LOCATION...Saint Thomas

* TIMING...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$
367 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150100
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
900 PM AST Wed Mar 14 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-150900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.180315T1000Z-180316T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180316T0000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
900 PM AST Wed Mar 14 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO
6 AM AST FRIDAY...

* WAVES AND SURF...waves at 6 to 8 feet with breaking waves 
  between 9 and 13 feet. 

* LOCATION...from northwest to northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...From early Thursday morning through early Friday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening breaking waves will result in 
  strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to 
  sea and localized beach erosion. 

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.

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-013-VIZ001-002-150900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180316T0000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
900 PM AST Wed Mar 14 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico, Culebra and 
  Vieques and Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$
437 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150755
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
355 AM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

A long period swell arriving from the northwest will create
hazardous seas and coastal conditions.

PRZ001-002-005-008-151800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180316T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.180315T1000Z-180316T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
355 AM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY...

* WAVES AND SURF...waves at 6 to 8 feet with breaking waves 
  between 9 and 13 feet. 

* LOCATION...from northwest to northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...From early Thursday morning through early Friday 
  morning. 

* IMPACTS...Life threatening breaking waves will result in 
  strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to 
  sea and localized beach erosion. 

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.

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

&&

$$

PRZ011-151800-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180316T1000Z/
Southwest-
355 AM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

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

The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect through late tonight. 

* LOCATION...The southwest coast of Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Through Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-013-VIZ001-151800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180316T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
355 AM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...The western coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Vieques
  and Saint Thomas. 

* TIMING...Through Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-151800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180315T2200Z/
St Croix-
355 AM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coast and eastern tip of Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$
666 
WHCA42 TJSJ 151531
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1131 AM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

PRZ013-151645-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180316T1000Z/
Vieques-
1131 AM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

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

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-152345-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180316T0600Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180316T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1131 AM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM AST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WAVES AND SURF...waves at 6 to 8 feet with breaking waves
  between 9 and 11 feet. 

* LOCATION...northwest to northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...High Surf Advisory through early Friday morning and the
  Rip Current Risk through Friday afternoon.
 
* IMPACTS...Life threatening breaking waves will result in 
  strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to 
  sea and localized beach erosion. 

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.

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

&&

$$

PRZ010>012-VIZ001-152345-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180316T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1131 AM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...The western coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra and  Saint
  Thomas. 

* TIMING...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-152200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180315T2200Z/
St Croix-
1131 AM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$
787 
WHCA42 TJSJ 151532
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1132 AM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-152345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180316T0600Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180316T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1132 AM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM AST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WAVES AND SURF...waves at 6 to 8 feet with breaking waves 
  between 9 and 11 feet. 

* LOCATION...northwest to northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...High Surf Advisory through early Friday morning and 
  the Rip Current Risk through Friday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Life threatening breaking waves will result in 
  strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to 
  sea and localized beach erosion. 

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.

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

&&

$$

PRZ010>012-VIZ001-152345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180316T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1132 AM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...The western coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint 
  Thomas. 

* TIMING...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-152200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180315T2200Z/
St Croix-
1132 AM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$
312 
WHCA42 TJSJ 152015
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
415 PM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-160415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180316T0600Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180316T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
415 PM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM AST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WAVES AND SURF...waves at 6 to 8 feet with breaking waves 
  between 9 and 11 feet. 

* LOCATION...northwest to northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...High Surf Advisory through early Friday morning and 
  the Rip Current Risk through Friday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Life threatening breaking waves will result in 
  strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to 
  sea and localized beach erosion. 

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.

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

&&

$$

PRZ010>012-VIZ001-160415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180316T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
415 PM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...The western coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint 
  Thomas. 

* TIMING...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-152200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180315T2200Z/
St Croix-
415 PM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$
200 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160106
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
906 PM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-160915-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180316T0800Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180317T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
906 PM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WAVES AND SURF...waves at 5 to 7 feet with breaking waves
  between 8 and 11 feet. 

* LOCATION...northwest to northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...High Surf Advisory through early Friday morning and the
  Rip Current Risk through late Friday night. 

* IMPACTS...Life threatening breaking waves will result in 
  strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to 
  sea and localized beach erosion. 

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.

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

&&

$$

PRZ012-160915-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180317T1000Z/
Culebra-
906 PM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* LOCATION...The western coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint 
  Thomas. 

* TIMING...Through Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-011-VIZ001-160915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180316T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
906 PM AST Thu Mar 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...The western coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint 
  Thomas. 

* TIMING...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$
292 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160930
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
530 AM AST Fri Mar 16 2018

A fading north swell will cause hazardous conditions to linger on
the exposed northern coasts of Puerto Rico, Culebra and the U.S
Virgin Islands. An area on the west coast of Puerto Rico will 
also see a high risk of rip currents.

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-161730-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180317T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
530 AM AST Fri Mar 16 2018

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

* WAVES AND SURF...Seas up to 6 feet, with breaking waves up to 7
  feet.
  

* LOCATION...northwest to northeast Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* TIMING...through late Friday night. 

* IMPACTS...strong 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-011-VIZ001-161730-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180316T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
530 AM AST Fri Mar 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...The western coast of Puerto Rico and Saint Thomas.

* TIMING...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$
484 
WHCA42 TJSJ 161520
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1120 AM AST Fri Mar 16 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-162330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180317T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1120 AM AST Fri Mar 16 2018

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

* WAVES AND SURF...Seas up to 6 feet, with breaking waves up to 8 
  feet. 

* LOCATION...northwest to northeast Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* TIMING...through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...strong 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-011-VIZ001-162200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180316T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1120 AM AST Fri Mar 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...The western coast of Puerto Rico and Saint Thomas.

* TIMING...Through 6 PM AST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$
497 
WHCA42 TJSJ 161842
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
242 PM AST Fri Mar 16 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-170245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180317T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
242 PM AST Fri Mar 16 2018

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

* WAVES AND SURF...Seas up to 5 feet, with breaking waves up to 7 
  feet. 

* LOCATION...northwest to northeast Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* TIMING...through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...strong 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-011-VIZ001-162200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180316T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
242 PM AST Fri Mar 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...The western coast of Puerto Rico, Saint Thomas and 
  Saint John.

* TIMING...Through 6 PM AST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$
237 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170107
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
907 PM AST Fri Mar 16 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-171000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180317T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
907 PM AST Fri Mar 16 2018

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

* WAVES AND SURF...Seas up to 5 feet, with breaking waves up to 
  7 feet. 

* LOCATION...northwest to northeast Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* TIMING...through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...strong 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.

&&

$$
403 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170820
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
420 AM AST Sat Mar 17 2018

A fading north swell is creating high rip currents across Puerto 
Rico northern coast through Sunday.

PRZ001-002-005-171630-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180317T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.180317T1000Z-180318T1100Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
420 AM AST Sat Mar 17 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

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

* WAVES AND SURF...Seas up to 5 feet, with breaking waves up to 
  7 feet. 

* LOCATION...northwest to northeast Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* TIMING...through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...strong 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-012-170930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-180317T1000Z/
Northwest-Culebra-
420 AM AST Sat Mar 17 2018

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

The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High
Rip Current Risk. 

* WAVES AND SURF...Seas up to 5 feet, with breaking waves up to  
7 feet.

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.

&&

|

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 14, 4:16 PM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryJSJ35 hr

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 2018Rip Current Statements in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2018Every rip current statement in 2018

Sources

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