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Rip Current Statement 25, NWS JSJ

April 18, 2018

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 18, 2018, 3:39 PM CDT. It took effect at Apr 19, 2018, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 18, 2018, 3:39 PM CDT (20:39 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 19, 2018, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 22, 2018, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

405 
WHCA42 TJSJ 182039
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
439 PM AST Wed Apr 18 2018

PRZ001>003-005-007-008-012-013-VIZ002-190445-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.180419T1000Z-180420T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-
Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Culebra-Vieques-St Croix-
439 PM AST Wed Apr 18 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...For the Atlantic, eastern and southern beaches of
  Puerto Rico as well as for Culebra, Vieques and St Croix. 

* TIMING...Until 6 PM Friday

* 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.

&&

$$
18 follow-up statements
422 
WHCA42 TJSJ 182108 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
508 PM AST Wed Apr 18 2018

PRZ001>003-005-007-008-012-013-VIZ002-190445-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.180419T1000Z-180420T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-
Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Culebra-Vieques-St Croix-
508 PM AST Wed Apr 18 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...For the Atlantic, eastern and southern beaches of
  Puerto Rico as well as for Culebra, Vieques and St Croix. 

* TIMING...Until 6 AM Friday

* 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.

&&

$$
636 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190127
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
927 PM AST Wed Apr 18 2018

PRZ001>003-005-007-008-012-013-VIZ002-190930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.180419T1000Z-180420T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-
Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Culebra-Vieques-St Croix-
927 PM AST Wed Apr 18 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the Atlantic, eastern and southern beaches of 
  Puerto Rico as well as for Culebra, Vieques and St Croix. 

* TIMING...Until 6 AM Friday

* 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.

&&

$$
409 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190825
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
425 AM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

Newly arriving northeast swell will cause hazardous rip currents
on beaches with northern and eastern exposures. Moderate to fresh
winds will make the risk of rip currents high on the south coast
through tonight. Breaking waves of at least 10 feet will occur on
the eastern coast of Saint Croix.

VIZ002-191630-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0012.180419T1000Z-180420T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.180419T1000Z-180421T1000Z/
St Croix-
425 AM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

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

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

* WAVES AND SURF...8 to 10 foot breaking waves.

* LOCATION...For the coasts on the eastern half of St Croix. 

* TIMING...Rip currents until 6 AM Saturday. High surf until 6 AM
  Friday.

* 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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions. Stay away from exposed rocks and
jetties as high waves can knock people and pets into the ocean.

&&

$$

PRZ002-191630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.180419T1000Z-180420T2200Z/
Northeast-
425 AM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Until 6 PM Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-013-191630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.180419T1000Z-180421T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-Vieques-
425 AM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the Atlantic northern and northwestern beaches 
  of Puerto Rico as well as for Culebra, and Vieques. 

* TIMING...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-007-191630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.180419T1000Z-180420T1000Z/
Southeast-Ponce and Vicinity-
425 AM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the southern beaches of Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Until 6 AM Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
570 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191158
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
758 AM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

VIZ002-192000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180420T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180421T1000Z/
St Croix-
758 AM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High
Surf Advisory. 

* LOCATION...For the beaches of St Croix.

* TIMING...Rip currents until 6 AM Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions. Stay away from exposed rocks and
jetties as high waves can knock people and pets into the ocean.

&&

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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-192000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180420T2200Z/
Northeast-
758 AM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Until 6 PM Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-007-192000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180420T1000Z/
Southeast-Ponce and Vicinity-
758 AM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the southern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Until 6 AM Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-013-192000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180421T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-Vieques-
758 AM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the Atlantic northern and northwestern beaches 
  of Puerto Rico as well as for Culebra, and Vieques. 

* TIMING...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* 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 191445 AAA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1045 AM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

PRZ002-192245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180420T2200Z/
Northeast-
1045 AM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-007-192245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180420T1000Z/
Southeast-Ponce and Vicinity-
1045 AM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the southern 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-013-VIZ002-192245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180421T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-Vieques-
St Croix-
1045 AM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the Atlantic northern and northwestern beaches of
  Puerto Rico as well as for Culebra, Vieques and Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
519 
WHCA42 TJSJ 192036
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
436 PM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

PRZ002-200445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180420T2200Z/
Northeast-
436 PM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-007-200445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180420T1000Z/
Southeast-Ponce and Vicinity-
436 PM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the southern 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-013-VIZ002-200445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180421T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-Vieques-
St Croix-
436 PM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the Atlantic northern and northwestern beaches 
  of Puerto Rico as well as for Culebra, Vieques and Saint 
  Croix. 

* TIMING...through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
201 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200055
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
855 PM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

PRZ002-200900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180420T2200Z/
Northeast-
855 PM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-007-200900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180420T1000Z/
Southeast-Ponce and Vicinity-
855 PM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the southern 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-013-VIZ002-200900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180421T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-Vieques-
St Croix-
855 PM AST Thu Apr 19 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the Atlantic northern and northwestern beaches 
  of Puerto Rico as well as for Culebra, Vieques and Saint 
  Croix. 

* TIMING...through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
431 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200804
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
404 AM AST Fri Apr 20 2018

A long period east to northeast swell will result in breaking 
waves between 5 to 7 feet in general across the northern and 
eastern exposed beaches of Puerto Rico. Breaking waves between 7
to 9 feet are possible along the eastern coast of St. Croix. This
breaking wave action will cause life threatening rip currents.


PRZ007-200915-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180420T1000Z/
Ponce and Vicinity-
404 AM AST Fri Apr 20 2018

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

The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High
Rip Current Risk. However, there is a moderate risk across the


$$

PRZ002-202215-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180421T1000Z/
Northeast-
404 AM AST Fri Apr 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the northeastern 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-012-013-202200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180420T2200Z/
Southeast-Culebra-Vieques-
404 AM AST Fri Apr 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico as well
  across the beaches of Culebra and Vieques.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-VIZ002-202215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180421T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
404 AM AST Fri Apr 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the Atlantic beaches of Puerto Rico and 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.

&&

$$
928 
WHCA42 TJSJ 201436
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1036 AM AST Fri Apr 20 2018

PRZ003-012-013-202245-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180421T1000Z/
Southeast-Culebra-Vieques-
1036 AM AST Fri Apr 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico as well 
  across the beaches of Culebra and Vieques. 

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-202245-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180422T1000Z/
St Croix-
1036 AM AST Fri Apr 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-202245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180421T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1036 AM AST Fri Apr 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the northern 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.

&&

$$
487 
WHCA42 TJSJ 202026
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
426 PM AST Fri Apr 20 2018

PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-210430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180421T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest-
Culebra-Vieques-
426 PM AST Fri Apr 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the northwest to northeast and southeast beaches
  of Puerto Rico and for Culebra and Vieques.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-210430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180422T1000Z/
St Croix-
426 PM AST Fri Apr 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...Saint Croix.

* TIMING...through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
835 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210020
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
820 PM AST Fri Apr 20 2018

PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-210830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180421T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest-
Culebra-Vieques-
820 PM AST Fri Apr 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...For the northwest to northeast and southeast 
  beaches of Puerto Rico and for Culebra and Vieques. 

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-210830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180422T1000Z/
St Croix-
820 PM AST Fri Apr 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...Saint Croix.

* TIMING...through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
428 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210855
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
455 AM AST Sat Apr 21 2018

PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-211000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180421T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest-
Culebra-Vieques-
455 AM AST Sat Apr 21 2018

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

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


$$

VIZ002-212000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180422T1000Z/
St Croix-
455 AM AST Sat Apr 21 2018

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

* LOCATION...Saint Croix.

* TIMING...through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
706 
WHCA42 TJSJ 212005
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
405 PM AST Sat Apr 21 2018

VIZ002-220415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180422T2200Z/
St Croix-
405 PM AST Sat Apr 21 2018

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

* LOCATION...Saint Croix.

* TIMING...through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
034 
WHCA42 TJSJ 212019 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
419 PM AST Sat Apr 21 2018

VIZ002-220415-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180422T2200Z/
St Croix-
419 PM AST Sat Apr 21 2018

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

* LOCATION...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.

&&

$$
225 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220125
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
925 PM AST Sat Apr 21 2018

VIZ002-220930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180422T2200Z/
St Croix-
925 PM AST Sat Apr 21 2018

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

* LOCATION...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.

&&

$$
786 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220132 RRB
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
925 PM AST Sat Apr 21 2018

VIZ002-220930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180422T2200Z/
St Croix-
925 PM AST Sat Apr 21 2018

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

* LOCATION...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.

&&

$$
266 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220751
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
351 AM AST Sun Apr 22 2018

VIZ002-222200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180422T2200Z/
St Croix-
351 AM AST Sun Apr 22 2018

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

* LOCATION...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.

&&

$$
327 
WHCA42 TJSJ 222157
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
557 PM AST Sun Apr 22 2018

VIZ002-222300-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180422T2200Z/
St Croix-
557 PM AST Sun Apr 22 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...

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
Apr 18, 3:26 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ3 days
Apr 18, 1:41 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ2 hr
Apr 18, 3:37 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ113 min
Apr 18, 3:39 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ2 hr

Nearby

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

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.