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Rip Current Statement 18, NWS JSJ
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.
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- 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
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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. && $$ VIZ001-141800- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.180314T2200Z-180315T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 453 AM AST Wed Mar 14 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from this evening through Thursday afternoon. * LOCATION...Saint Thomas * TIMING...Tonight through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 4:16 PM CDT | High Surf Advisory | JSJ | 35 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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