Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2018
Rip Current Statement 24, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 13, 2018, 8:12 PM CDT. It took effect at Apr 14, 2018, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 47 hr.
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- Issued
- Apr 13, 2018, 8:12 PM CDT (01:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 14, 2018, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 16, 2018, 3:35 AM CDT
- In force
- 47 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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728 WHCA42 TJSJ 140112 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 912 PM AST Fri Apr 13 2018 PRZ002-005-008-141000- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.180414T1000Z-180415T2200Z/ Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 912 PM AST Fri Apr 13 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from 6 AM AST Saturday through Sunday afternoon. * LOCATION...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Life threatening 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. && $$ PRZ001-141000- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.180414T1000Z-180415T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity- 912 PM AST Fri Apr 13 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from 6 AM AST Saturday through Sunday afternoon. * LOCATION...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VIZ002-141000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/ St Croix- 912 PM AST Fri Apr 13 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...The beaches of Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through Sunday Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Life threatening 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. && $$
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972 WHCA42 TJSJ 140812 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 412 AM AST Sat Apr 14 2018 PRZ003-141615- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.180415T1200Z-180415T2200Z/ Southeast- 412 AM AST Sat Apr 14 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * LOCATION...The beaches of southeast Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Sunday Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VIZ002-141615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/ St Croix- 412 AM AST Sat Apr 14 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...The beaches of Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through Sunday Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Life threatening 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. && $$ PRZ002-005-008-141615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.180414T1000Z-180415T2200Z/ Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 412 AM AST Sat Apr 14 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...from the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-141615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.180414T1000Z-180415T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity- 412 AM AST Sat Apr 14 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Life threatening 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. && $$
164 WHCA42 TJSJ 141556 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 1156 AM AST Sat Apr 14 2018 PRZ002-005-008-150200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/ Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1156 AM AST Sat Apr 14 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Northwest to north central beaches of Puerto Rico as well as Pinones beach in northeast Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-VIZ002-150200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-St Croix- 1156 AM AST Sat Apr 14 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity in Puerto Rico, and the beaches of the eastern half of Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Life threatening 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. && $$ PRZ003-150200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.180415T1200Z-180415T2200Z/ Southeast- 1156 AM AST Sat Apr 14 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...The beaches of southeast Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Sunday Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
973 WHCA42 TJSJ 142349 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 749 PM AST Sat Apr 14 2018 PRZ002-005-008-151200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/ Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 749 PM AST Sat Apr 14 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Northwest to north central beaches of Puerto Rico as well as Pinones beach in northeast Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Life threatening 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. && $$ PRZ001-VIZ002-151200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-St Croix- 749 PM AST Sat Apr 14 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity in Puerto Rico, and the beaches of the eastern half of Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ003-151200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.180415T1200Z-180415T2200Z/ Southeast- 749 PM AST Sat Apr 14 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...The beaches of southeast Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Sunday Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Life threatening 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. && $$
054 WHCA42 TJSJ 150815 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 415 AM AST Sun Apr 15 2018 PRZ003-150915- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.180415T1200Z-180415T2200Z/ Southeast- 415 AM AST Sun Apr 15 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High Rip Current Risk. $$ PRZ005-008-151615- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-180416T1000Z/ North Central-Northwest- 415 AM AST Sun Apr 15 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Northwest to north central beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Life threatening 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. && $$ VIZ002-151615- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-180416T1000Z/ St Croix- 415 AM AST Sun Apr 15 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...for the beaches of the eastern half section of Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ002-151615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/ Northeast- 415 AM AST Sun Apr 15 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...some beaches of northeast Puerto Rico especially near Pinones beach. * TIMING...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Life threatening 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. && $$ PRZ001-151615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity- 415 AM AST Sun Apr 15 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity in Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
099 WHCA42 TJSJ 151426 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 1026 AM AST Sun Apr 15 2018 PRZ002-152200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/ Northeast- 1026 AM AST Sun Apr 15 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * LOCATION...some beaches of northeast Puerto Rico especially near Pinones beach. * TIMING...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Life threatening 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. && $$ PRZ005-008-160200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-180416T1000Z/ North Central-Northwest- 1026 AM AST Sun Apr 15 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Northwest to north central beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-152200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-180415T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity- 1026 AM AST Sun Apr 15 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity in Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Life threatening 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. && $$ VIZ002-160200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-180416T1000Z/ St Croix- 1026 AM AST Sun Apr 15 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...for the beaches of the eastern half of Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
487 WHCA42 TJSJ 152326 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 726 PM AST Sun Apr 15 2018 PRZ005-008-161000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-180416T1000Z/ North Central-Northwest- 726 PM AST Sun Apr 15 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... * LOCATION...Northwest to north central beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Life threatening 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. && $$ VIZ002-161000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-180416T1000Z/ St Croix- 726 PM AST Sun Apr 15 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... * LOCATION...for the beaches of the eastern half of Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
691 WHCA42 TJSJ 160113 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 913 PM AST Sun Apr 15 2018 PRZ005-008-160915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-180416T1000Z/ North Central-Northwest- 913 PM AST Sun Apr 15 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... * LOCATION...Northwest to north central beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Tonight through 6 AM Monday. * IMPACTS...Life threatening 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. && $$ VIZ002-160915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-180416T1000Z/ St Croix- 913 PM AST Sun Apr 15 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... * LOCATION...for the beaches of the eastern half of Saint Croix. * TIMING...Tonight through 6 AM Monday. * IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
747 WHCA42 TJSJ 160835 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 435 AM AST Mon Apr 16 2018 Seas are diminishing but coastal conditions will remain hazardous on the eastern end of Saint Croix. Most other areas will now have a moderate risk of rip currents. PRZ005-008-160945- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-180416T1000Z/ North Central-Northwest- 435 AM AST Mon Apr 16 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High Rip Current Risk for the northern coastlines of Puerto Rico. $$ VIZ002-161645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-180417T2200Z/ St Croix- 435 AM AST Mon Apr 16 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...for the beaches of the eastern half of Saint Croix. * TIMING...Tonight through 6 PM Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Life threatening currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 12:54 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 2 hr | |
| Apr 14, 1:45 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 104 min | |
| Apr 14, 2:41 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 103 min |
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