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Rip Current Statement 21, NWS JSJ

March 24, 2018

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 24, 2018, 3:20 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 24, 2018, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 57 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 24, 2018, 3:20 AM CDT (08:20 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 24, 2018, 5:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 27, 2018, 2:09 AM CDT
In force
57 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

877 
WHCA42 TJSJ 240820
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
420 AM AST Sat Mar 24 2018

PRZ008-241630-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.180324T2200Z-180325T2200Z/
Northwest-
420 AM AST Sat Mar 24 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...From this evening through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
317 
WHCA42 TJSJ 242041
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
441 PM AST Sat Mar 24 2018

PRZ001-005-250445-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.180324T2200Z-180326T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-
441 PM AST Sat Mar 24 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...Northwest Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...From this evening through Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-250445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.180324T2200Z-180326T2200Z/
Northwest-
441 PM AST Sat Mar 24 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...From this evening through Monday 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.

&&

$$
529 
WHCA42 TJSJ 242056 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
456 PM AST Sat Mar 24 2018

PRZ001-005-250445-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.180324T2200Z-180326T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-
456 PM AST Sat Mar 24 2018

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

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

* LOCATION..San Juan and Vicinity and north central Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-250445-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.180324T2200Z-180326T2200Z/
Northwest-
456 PM AST Sat Mar 24 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
337 
WHCA42 TJSJ 250113
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
913 PM AST Sat Mar 24 2018


PRZ005-008-250915-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-180326T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
913 PM AST Sat Mar 24 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-250915-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-180325T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
913 PM AST Sat Mar 24 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY...

* LOCATION..San Juan and Vicinity and north central Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
757 
WHCA42 TJSJ 250119 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
919 PM AST Sat Mar 24 2018


PRZ005-008-250915-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-180326T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
919 PM AST Sat Mar 24 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-250915-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-180325T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
919 PM AST Sat Mar 24 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY...

* LOCATION..San Juan and Vicinity and north central Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Until 6 AM AST Sunday. 

* 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.

&&

$$
716 
WHCA42 TJSJ 250131 CCA 
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
931 PM AST Sat Mar 24 2018


PRZ005-008-250915-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-180326T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
931 PM AST Sat Mar 24 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest and north central Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-250915-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-180325T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
931 PM AST Sat Mar 24 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY...

* LOCATION..San Juan and Vicinity.

* TIMING...Until 6 AM AST Sunday. 

* 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.

&&

$$
765 
WHCA42 TJSJ 250820
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
420 AM AST Sun Mar 25 2018

PRZ001-251630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-180326T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
420 AM AST Sun Mar 25 2018

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

* LOCATION..San Juan and Vicinity.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-251630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-180326T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
420 AM AST Sun Mar 25 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest and north central 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.

&&

$$
624 
WHCA42 TJSJ 251611 AAA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1211 PM AST Sun Mar 25 2018

Seas are contributing to a high risk of rip currents through at
least Monday night.

PRZ002-260015-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.180326T1000Z-180327T1000Z/
Northeast-
1211 PM AST Sun Mar 25 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

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

* LOCATION...Northeast and north central Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-260015-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-180327T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
1211 PM AST Sun Mar 25 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest and north central Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through late Monday 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.

&&

$$
263 
WHCA42 TJSJ 252036
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
436 PM AST Sun Mar 25 2018

PRZ001-005-008-260445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-180327T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
436 PM AST Sun Mar 25 2018

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

* LOCATION...San Juan and Vicinity, Northwest, and north central 
  Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through late Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-260445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.180326T1000Z-180327T1000Z/
Northeast-
436 PM AST Sun Mar 25 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATION...Northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through late Monday 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.

&&

$$
195 
WHCA42 TJSJ 260053
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
853 PM AST Sun Mar 25 2018

PRZ001-005-008-261000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-180327T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
853 PM AST Sun Mar 25 2018

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

* LOCATION...San Juan and Vicinity, Northwest, and north central 
  Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Through late Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-261000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.180326T1000Z-180327T1000Z/
Northeast-
853 PM AST Sun Mar 25 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST MONDAY
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATION...Northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through late Monday 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.

&&

$$
974 
WHCA42 TJSJ 260821
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
421 AM AST Mon Mar 26 2018

PRZ002-261630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.180326T0821Z-180327T1000Z/
Northeast-
421 AM AST Mon Mar 26 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through late Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-261630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-180327T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
421 AM AST Mon Mar 26 2018

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

* LOCATION...San Juan and Vicinity, Northwest, and north central 
  Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Through late Monday 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.

&&

$$
084 
WHCA42 TJSJ 262116
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
516 PM AST Mon Mar 26 2018


PRZ001-002-005-008-270530-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-180327T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
516 PM AST Mon Mar 26 2018

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

* LOCATION... San Juan and vicinity, northeast, north central and
  northwest Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through Tuesday late 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.

&&

$$
834 
WHCA42 TJSJ 270709
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
309 AM AST Tue Mar 27 2018

PRZ008-271515-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-180327T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.180327T1000Z-180328T1000Z/
Northwest-
309 AM AST Tue Mar 27 2018

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

* LOCATION...northwest 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-270815-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-180327T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
309 AM AST Tue Mar 27 2018

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

However...a moderate risk will continue to prevail today.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 23, 8:23 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ47 hr
Mar 24, 7:39 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningJSJ21 min
Mar 24, 10:28 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ2 hr
Mar 24, 10:37 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ113 min

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