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Rip Current Statement 41, NWS JSJ

October 16, 2018

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Oct 16, 2018, 3:57 PM CDT. It took effect at Oct 16, 2018, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 16, 2018, 3:57 PM CDT (20:57 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 16, 2018, 5:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 19, 2018, 5:00 AM CDT
In force
60 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

120 
WHCA42 TJSJ 162057
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
457 PM AST Tue Oct 16 2018


VIZ002-170500-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.181016T2200Z-181017T2200Z/
St Croix-
457 PM AST Tue Oct 16 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...Cramer Park in Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Now until 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-170500-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.181017T1000Z-181018T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
457 PM AST Tue Oct 16 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* LOCATION...From the northwest to north-central beaches of 
  Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...6 AM Wednesday morning until 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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
059 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170130
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
930 PM AST Tue Oct 16 2018

PRZ002-170930-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.181017T2200Z-181018T2200Z/
Northeast-
930 PM AST Tue Oct 16 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* LOCATION...Northeast beaches of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Wednesday evening 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-170930-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-181018T2200Z/
St Croix-
930 PM AST Tue Oct 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Cramer Park in Saint 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-170930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.181017T1000Z-181018T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
930 PM AST Tue Oct 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...From the northwest to north-central beaches of 
  Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...6 AM Wednesday morning until 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.

&&

$$
367 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170814
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
414 AM AST Wed Oct 17 2018

PRZ012-172200-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.181017T1000Z-181018T1000Z/
Culebra-
414 AM AST Wed Oct 17 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...Culebra

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-172200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.181017T1000Z-181018T2200Z/
Northeast-
414 AM AST Wed Oct 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-172200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-181018T2200Z/
St Croix-
414 AM AST Wed Oct 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Cramer Park in Saint 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-172200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.181017T1000Z-181018T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
414 AM AST Wed Oct 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...From the northeast to northwest 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.

&&

$$
792 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171431
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1031 AM AST Wed Oct 17 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-172245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-181018T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
1031 AM AST Wed Oct 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-172245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-181018T1000Z/
Culebra-
1031 AM AST Wed Oct 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Culebra

* 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.

&&

$$
530 
WHCA42 TJSJ 172002
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
402 PM AST Wed Oct 17 2018


PRZ013-180415-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.181018T0000Z-181018T0600Z/
Vieques-
402 PM AST Wed Oct 17 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
AST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM
AST Thursday. 

* LOCATION...Northeast beaches of Vieques.

* TIMING...Through late Thursday 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-VIZ002-180415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-181018T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
402 PM AST Wed Oct 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northern and northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico and
  Saint 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-180415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-181018T1000Z/
Culebra-
402 PM AST Wed Oct 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Culebra

* 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.

&&

$$
517 
WHCA42 TJSJ 172028
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
428 PM AST Wed Oct 17 2018


PRZ012-180430-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-181018T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.181018T0000Z-181018T1000Z/
Culebra-
428 PM AST Wed Oct 17 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM AST THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from 8 PM AST this evening
through late tonight. 

* LOCATION...Culebrita beach

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-172130-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.181018T0000Z-181018T0600Z/
Vieques-
428 PM AST Wed Oct 17 2018

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

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

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-VIZ002-180430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-181018T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
428 PM AST Wed Oct 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northern and northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico 
  and Saint 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.

&&

$$
193 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180118
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
918 PM AST Wed Oct 17 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-180930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-181018T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
918 PM AST Wed Oct 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northern and northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico 
  and Saint 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-180930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-181018T1000Z/
Culebra-
918 PM AST Wed Oct 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Culebrita beach

* TIMING...Until 6 AM AST Thursday 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.

&&

$$
379 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180733
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
333 AM AST Thu Oct 18 2018

PRZ001-002-005-VIZ002-180845-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-181018T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-St Croix-
333 AM AST Thu Oct 18 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 of rip currents for these 
areas.

$$

PRZ012-180845-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-181018T1000Z/
Culebra-
333 AM AST Thu Oct 18 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 of rip currents for Culebra.

$$

PRZ008-182200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-181019T1000Z/
Northwest-
333 AM AST Thu Oct 18 2018

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

* LOCATION...Playa Jobos, Isabela.

* 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.

&&

$$
714 
WHCA42 TJSJ 181447
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1047 AM AST Thu Oct 18 2018


PRZ008-191000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-181019T1000Z/
Northwest-
1047 AM AST Thu Oct 18 2018

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

* LOCATION...Playa Jobos, Isabela.

* 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.

&&

$$
187 
WHCA42 TJSJ 182306
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
706 PM AST Thu Oct 18 2018


PRZ008-190015-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-181019T1000Z/
Northwest-
706 PM AST Thu Oct 18 2018

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

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

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.

&&



$$
997 
WHCA42 TJSJ 182312 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
712 PM AST Thu Oct 18 2018


PRZ008-190015-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-181019T1000Z/
Northwest-
712 PM AST Thu Oct 18 2018

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


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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