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Rip Current Statement 19, NWS JSJ

March 17, 2018

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 17, 2018, 3:20 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 17, 2018, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 17, 2018, 3:20 AM CDT (08:20 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 17, 2018, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 18, 2018, 3:00 AM CDT
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

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.

&&

|

$$
4 follow-up statements
323 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170846 AAA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
446 AM AST Sat Mar 17 2018

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

PRZ001-002-005-171700-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.180317T1000Z-180318T1100Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
446 AM AST Sat Mar 17 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...central through northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...through early Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
841 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171524
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1124 AM AST Sat Mar 17 2018

PRZ001-002-005-181000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-180318T1100Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
1124 AM AST Sat Mar 17 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...central through northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...through early Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
981 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171941
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
341 PM AST Sat Mar 17 2018

PRZ001-002-005-180345-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-180318T0800Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
341 PM AST Sat Mar 17 2018

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

* WAVES AND SURF...Seas 4 to 6 feet, with breaking waves up to 7 
  feet. 

* LOCATION...central through northeast Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
422 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180116
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
916 PM AST Sat Mar 17 2018

PRZ001-002-005-180800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-180318T0800Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
916 PM AST Sat Mar 17 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AST SUNDAY...

* WAVES AND SURF...Seas 4 to 6 feet, with breaking waves up to 7 
  feet. 

* LOCATION...central through northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...through 4 AM AST SUNDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...tomorrow afternoon

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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