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Rip Current Statement 40, NWS JSJ

October 8, 2018

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Oct 8, 2018, 3:37 PM CDT. It took effect at Oct 8, 2018, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 8, 2018, 3:37 PM CDT (20:37 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 8, 2018, 5:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 13, 2018, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

363 
WHCA42 TJSJ 082037
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
437 PM AST Mon Oct 8 2018

PRZ005-008-090445-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.181008T2200Z-181009T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
437 PM AST Mon Oct 8 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...Northwest to North central beaches of Puerto Rico.
  
 
* TIMING...Overnight Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-090445-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.181009T1000Z-181009T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
437 PM AST Mon Oct 8 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* LOCATION...San Juan and Vicinity beaches, including the beaches
  of Carolina and Toa Baja.

* TIMING...Tuesday Morning though Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
22 follow-up statements
813 
WHCA42 TJSJ 090141
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
941 PM AST Mon Oct 8 2018


PRZ005-008-090945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181009T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
941 PM AST Mon Oct 8 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest to North central beaches of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Overnight Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-090945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.181009T1000Z-181009T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
941 PM AST Mon Oct 8 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST TUESDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...San Juan and Vicinity beaches, including the 
  beaches of Carolina and Toa Baja. 

* TIMING...Tuesday Morning though Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
439 
WHCA42 TJSJ 090720
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
320 AM AST Tue Oct 9 2018


PRZ002-091530-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.181009T1000Z-181010T0600Z/
Northeast-
320 AM AST Tue Oct 9 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from 6 AM AST this morning
through late tonight. 

* LOCATION...Northwest to North central beaches of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Overnight Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-091530-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181010T0600Z/
North Central-Northwest-
320 AM AST Tue Oct 9 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest to North central beaches of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Overnight Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-091530-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.181009T1000Z-181010T0600Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
320 AM AST Tue Oct 9 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...San Juan and Vicinity beaches, including the 
  beaches of Carolina and Toa Baja. 

* TIMING...Tuesday Morning though late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
408 
WHCA42 TJSJ 090733
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
333 AM AST Tue Oct 9 2018

Default overview section
PRZ012-091545-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.181009T1000Z-181010T0600Z/
Culebra-
333 AM AST Tue Oct 9 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...Northwest to North central beaches of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Overnight Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-091545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181010T0600Z/
North Central-Northwest-
333 AM AST Tue Oct 9 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest to North central beaches of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Overnight Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-091545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.181009T1000Z-181010T0600Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
333 AM AST Tue Oct 9 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest to North central beaches of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Overnight Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
855 
WHCA42 TJSJ 090931 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
531 AM AST Tue Oct 9 2018

PRZ012-091545-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.181009T1000Z-181010T0600Z/
Culebra-
531 AM AST Tue Oct 9 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...Northern beaches of Culebra.

* TIMING...Today through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-091545-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181010T0600Z/
North Central-Northwest-
531 AM AST Tue Oct 9 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest to North central beaches of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Today through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-091545-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.181009T1000Z-181010T0600Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
531 AM AST Tue Oct 9 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northern beaches of San Juan, Vicinity and Northeast
  Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Today through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
360 
WHCA42 TJSJ 091435
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1035 AM AST Tue Oct 9 2018

Default overview section
PRZ001-002-005-008-012-092245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181010T0600Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1035 AM AST Tue Oct 9 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest to North central beaches of Puerto Rico,
  Northern beaches of San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast Puerto 
  Rico and Culebra. 

* TIMING...Today 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.

&&

$$
128 
WHCA42 TJSJ 091940
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
340 PM AST Tue Oct 9 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-100345-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181010T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
340 PM AST Tue Oct 9 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest to North central beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  Northern beaches of San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast Puerto 
  Rico and Culebra. 

* TIMING...Today 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.

&&

$$
057 
WHCA42 TJSJ 091946 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
346 PM AST Tue Oct 9 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-100345-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181010T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
346 PM AST Tue Oct 9 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest to North central beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  Northern beaches of San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast Puerto 
  Rico and Culebra. 

* TIMING...Rest of today through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
504 
WHCA42 TJSJ 100122
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
922 PM AST Tue Oct 9 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-101000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181010T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
922 PM AST Tue Oct 9 2018

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

* LOCATION...From the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto 
  Rico and Culebra.

* TIMING...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
081 
WHCA42 TJSJ 100819
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
419 AM AST Wed Oct 10 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-101630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181011T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
419 AM AST Wed Oct 10 2018

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

* LOCATION...From the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto
  Rico. 

* TIMING...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-101630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181010T2200Z/
Culebra-
419 AM AST Wed Oct 10 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northern beaches of Culebra.  

* 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.

&&

$$
041 
WHCA42 TJSJ 101530
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1130 AM AST Wed Oct 10 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-102330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181011T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1130 AM AST Wed Oct 10 2018

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

* LOCATION...From the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto 
  Rico. 

* TIMING...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-102200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181010T2200Z/
Culebra-
1130 AM AST Wed Oct 10 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...Northern beaches of Culebra.

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
338 
WHCA42 TJSJ 101914
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
314 PM AST Wed Oct 10 2018


VIZ002-110315-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.181010T2200Z-181011T2200Z/
St Croix-
314 PM AST Wed Oct 10 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from 6 PM AST this evening
through Thursday afternoon. 

* LOCATION...Cramer Park and surrounding beaches in St Croix.

* TIMING...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-110315-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181011T2200Z/
Culebra-
314 PM AST Wed Oct 10 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northern beaches of Culebra.

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-110315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181011T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
314 PM AST Wed Oct 10 2018

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

* LOCATION...From the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto 
  Rico. 

* TIMING...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
272 
WHCA42 TJSJ 102008 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
408 PM AST Wed Oct 10 2018


VIZ002-110315-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.181010T2200Z-181011T2200Z/
St Croix-
408 PM AST Wed Oct 10 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from 6 PM AST this evening
through Thursday afternoon. 

* LOCATION...Cramer Park and surrounding beaches in St Croix.

* TIMING...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-110315-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181011T2200Z/
Culebra-
408 PM AST Wed Oct 10 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northern beaches of Culebra.

* TIMING...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-110315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181011T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
408 PM AST Wed Oct 10 2018

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

* LOCATION...From the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto 
  Rico. 

* TIMING...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
077 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110850
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
450 AM AST Thu Oct 11 2018


PRZ012-111000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181011T2200Z/
Culebra-
450 AM AST Thu Oct 11 2018

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

The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High
Rip Current Risk, however, a moderate risk of rip currents will
continue. 

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-111700-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181013T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
450 AM AST Thu Oct 11 2018

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

* LOCATION...From the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto
  Rico as well as Cramer Park in 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.

&&

$$
235 
WHCA42 TJSJ 111425
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1025 AM AST Thu Oct 11 2018

Default overview section
PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-112230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181013T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
1025 AM AST Thu Oct 11 2018

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

* LOCATION...From the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto 
  Rico as well as Cramer Park in 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.

&&

$$
937 
WHCA42 TJSJ 112009
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
409 PM AST Thu Oct 11 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-121000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181013T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
409 PM AST Thu Oct 11 2018

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

* LOCATION...From the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto 
  Rico as well as Cramer Park in 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.

&&

$$
549 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120722
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
322 AM AST Fri Oct 12 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-121800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181013T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
322 AM AST Fri Oct 12 2018

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

* LOCATION...From the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto
  Rico, as well as some beaches in north and northeastern Saint
  Croix.

* TIMING...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
879 
WHCA42 TJSJ 121431
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1031 AM AST Fri Oct 12 2018

Default overview section
PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-122245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181013T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
1031 AM AST Fri Oct 12 2018

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

* LOCATION...From the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto 
  Rico, as well as some beaches in north and northeastern Saint 
  Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Saturday 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 121435
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1035 AM AST Fri Oct 12 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-122245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181013T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
1035 AM AST Fri Oct 12 2018

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

* LOCATION...From the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto 
  Rico, as well as some beaches in north and northeastern Saint 
  Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
375 
WHCA42 TJSJ 122016
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
416 PM AST Fri Oct 12 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-131000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181013T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
416 PM AST Fri Oct 12 2018

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

* LOCATION...From the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto 
  Rico, as well as some beaches in north and northeastern Saint 
  Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
584 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130823
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
423 AM AST Sat Oct 13 2018


PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-131800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181013T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
423 AM AST Sat Oct 13 2018

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

* LOCATION...From the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto
  Rico, as well as Cramer Park in Saint Croix. 

* 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.

&&

$$
354 
WHCA42 TJSJ 132029
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
429 PM AST Sat Oct 13 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-132200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181013T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
429 PM AST Sat Oct 13 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...From the northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto 
  Rico, as well as Cramer Park in Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through 6 PM AST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
807 
WHCA42 TJSJ 132200
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
600 PM AST Sat Oct 13 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-132300-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-181013T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
600 PM AST Sat Oct 13 2018

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

However, a moderate risk of rip currents will continue on Sunday
across the northern beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra as well
across the north and east facing beaches of St. Croix.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 8, 4:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ51 min
Oct 8, 4:54 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.