Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2018
Rip Current Statement 45, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Nov 2, 2018, 2:45 AM CDT. It took effect at Nov 2, 2018, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 2, 2018, 2:45 AM CDT (07:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 2, 2018, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Nov 6, 2018, 2:04 PM CST
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
The text
As transmitted.
146 WHCA42 TJSJ 020745 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 345 AM AST Fri Nov 2 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-021545- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.181102T1000Z-181104T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 345 AM AST Fri Nov 2 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...through at least Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
19 follow-up statements
080 WHCA42 TJSJ 021535 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 1135 AM AST Fri Nov 2 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-022345- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181104T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1135 AM AST Fri Nov 2 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...through at least Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
189 WHCA42 TJSJ 022020 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 420 PM AST Fri Nov 2 2018 Increasing seas and moderate to fresh winds will generate a high risk of rip currents tonight and through the weekend. PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-030430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181104T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 420 PM AST Fri Nov 2 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...through at least Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
432 WHCA42 TJSJ 030141 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 941 PM AST Fri Nov 2 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-030945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181104T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 941 PM AST Fri Nov 2 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...through at least Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
124 WHCA42 TJSJ 030759 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 359 AM AST Sat Nov 3 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-031600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181104T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 359 AM AST Sat Nov 3 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...through at least Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
510 WHCA42 TJSJ 031433 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 1033 AM AST Sat Nov 3 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-032245- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181105T1800Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1033 AM AST Sat Nov 3 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through at least Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
021 WHCA42 TJSJ 032107 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 507 PM AST Sat Nov 3 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-040900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181105T1800Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 507 PM AST Sat Nov 3 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through at least Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
110 WHCA42 TJSJ 040152 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 952 PM AST Sat Nov 3 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-041000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181105T1800Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 952 PM AST Sat Nov 3 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through at least Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
207 WHCA42 TJSJ 040819 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 419 AM AST Sun Nov 4 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-041630- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181105T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 419 AM AST Sun Nov 4 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through at least Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
080 WHCA42 TJSJ 041538 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 1138 AM AST Sun Nov 4 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-042345- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181105T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1138 AM AST Sun Nov 4 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through at least Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
899 WHCA42 TJSJ 042035 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 435 PM AST Sun Nov 4 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-050900- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181106T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 435 PM AST Sun Nov 4 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through at least late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
285 WHCA42 TJSJ 050120 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 920 PM AST Sun Nov 4 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-050930- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181105T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 920 PM AST Sun Nov 4 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through at least late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
873 WHCA42 TJSJ 050122 CCA CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service San Juan PR 922 PM AST Sun Nov 4 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-050930- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181105T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 922 PM AST Sun Nov 4 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through at least late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
403 WHCA42 TJSJ 050805 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 405 AM AST Mon Nov 5 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-051615- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181106T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 405 AM AST Mon Nov 5 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through at least late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
525 WHCA42 TJSJ 051457 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 1057 AM AST Mon Nov 5 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-052300- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181106T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1057 AM AST Mon Nov 5 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through at least tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
023 WHCA42 TJSJ 052109 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 509 PM AST Mon Nov 5 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-060515- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181106T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 509 PM AST Mon Nov 5 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ002-060515- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181106T1000Z/ Culebra-St Croix- 509 PM AST Mon Nov 5 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
710 WHCA42 TJSJ 060050 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 850 PM AST Mon Nov 5 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-060900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181106T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 850 PM AST Mon Nov 5 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ002-060900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181106T1000Z/ Culebra-St Croix- 850 PM AST Mon Nov 5 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
398 WHCA42 TJSJ 060839 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 439 AM AST Tue Nov 6 2018 VIZ002-061645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181106T2200Z/ St Croix- 439 AM AST Tue Nov 6 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-061645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181106T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 439 AM AST Tue Nov 6 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ012-061000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181106T1000Z/ Culebra- 439 AM AST Tue Nov 6 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Culebra and Saint Croix. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
529 WHCA42 TJSJ 061004 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 604 AM AST Tue Nov 6 2018 PRZ012-061115- /O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181106T1000Z/ Culebra- 604 AM AST Tue Nov 6 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-061815- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181106T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix- 604 AM AST Tue Nov 6 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico and St Croix. * TIMING...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
931 WHCA42 TJSJ 062004 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 404 PM AST Tue Nov 6 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-062115- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-181106T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix- 404 PM AST Tue Nov 6 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High Rip Current Risk. Seas are subsiding across the local waters, as a result the risk of rip currents has diminished to moderate along the north coast beaches of Puerto Rico. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 11:37 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Nov 2, 11:50 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 115 min |
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Sources
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