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Rip Current Statement 48, NWS JSJ

November 15, 2018

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Nov 15, 2018, 8:23 AM CST. It took effect at Nov 15, 2018, 2:32 PM CST. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 15, 2018, 8:23 AM CST (14:23 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 15, 2018, 2:32 PM CST
Expired
Nov 18, 2018, 4:00 PM CST
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

774 
WHCA42 TJSJ 151423
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1023 AM AST Thu Nov 15 2018

PRZ001-003-152230-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.181116T1000Z-181116T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181115T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Southeast-
1023 AM AST Thu Nov 15 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* LOCATION...North and east facing beaches of San Juan and
  vicinity and southeastern Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...until this evening, and once again tomorrow from 
  Friday morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-152230-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.181116T1000Z-181116T2200Z/
Vieques-
1023 AM AST Thu Nov 15 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...East and south beaches of Vieques. 

* TIMING...from Friday morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-VIZ002-152230-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181116T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
1023 AM AST Thu Nov 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...North and east facing beaches of north central and
  northwest Puerto Rico and St. Croix. 

* TIMING...through at least Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-012-152200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181115T2200Z/
Northeast-Culebra-
1023 AM AST Thu Nov 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...North and east facing beaches of northeast Puerto 
  Rico and Culebra.
 
* TIMING...through at least this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
15 follow-up statements
183 
WHCA42 TJSJ 152032
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
432 PM AST Thu Nov 15 2018


PRZ001-160600-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181115T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.181115T2032Z-181116T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
432 PM AST Thu Nov 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity. 

* TIMING...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-152145-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181115T2200Z/
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.181116T1000Z-181116T2200Z/
Southeast-
432 PM AST Thu Nov 15 2018

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

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

$$

PRZ002-012-152145-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181115T2200Z/
Northeast-Culebra-
432 PM AST Thu Nov 15 2018

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

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


$$

PRZ013-152145-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.181116T1000Z-181116T2200Z/
Vieques-
432 PM AST Thu Nov 15 2018

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

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


$$

PRZ005-008-VIZ002-160600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181116T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
432 PM AST Thu Nov 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of north central and northwest Puerto Rico 
  and St. Croix. 

* TIMING...through at least Friday 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.

&&

$$
828 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160050
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
850 PM AST Thu Nov 15 2018

PRZ005-008-VIZ002-160900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181116T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
850 PM AST Thu Nov 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of north central and northwest Puerto Rico  
  and St. Croix. 

* TIMING...through at least Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-160900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-181116T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
850 PM AST Thu Nov 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity.

* TIMING...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
916 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160753
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
353 AM AST Fri Nov 16 2018

PRZ002-161600-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-181117T1000Z/
Northeast-
353 AM AST Fri Nov 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of northeast Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-161600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181118T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
353 AM AST Fri Nov 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of north central and northwest Puerto Rico.
 
* TIMING...through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-161600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-181118T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
353 AM AST Fri Nov 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity.

* TIMING...through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-161600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181117T1000Z/
St Croix-
353 AM AST Fri Nov 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of the north and east coast of St. 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.

&&

$$
997 
WHCA42 TJSJ 161409
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1009 AM AST Fri Nov 16 2018

PRZ002-162215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-181117T1000Z/
Northeast-
1009 AM AST Fri Nov 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of northeast Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-162215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181118T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
1009 AM AST Fri Nov 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of north central and northwest Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-162215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-181118T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
1009 AM AST Fri Nov 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity.

* TIMING...through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-162215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181117T1000Z/
St Croix-
1009 AM AST Fri Nov 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of the north and east coast of St. 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.

&&

$$
776 
WHCA42 TJSJ 162033
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
433 PM AST Fri Nov 16 2018


PRZ001-002-171000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-181118T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
433 PM AST Fri Nov 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...through 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-171000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181118T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
433 PM AST Fri Nov 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of north central and northwest Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...through 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-171000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181117T1000Z/
St Croix-
433 PM AST Fri Nov 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of the north and east coast of St. 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.

&&

$$
030 
WHCA42 TJSJ 162358
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
758 PM AST Fri Nov 16 2018


PRZ012-171000-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.181117T1000Z-181118T2200Z/
Culebra-
758 PM AST Fri Nov 16 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST SATURDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from 6 AM AST Saturday through
Sunday afternoon. 

* LOCATION...Beaches of northern Culebra.

* TIMING...From Saturday morning through 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-171000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-181118T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
758 PM AST Fri Nov 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-171000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181118T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
758 PM AST Fri Nov 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of north central and northwest Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-171000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181117T1000Z/
St Croix-
758 PM AST Fri Nov 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of the north and east coast of St. Croix.

* TIMING...Through 6 AM AST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
060 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170911
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
511 AM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

Breezy conditions and hazardous seas are producing a high risk of
rip currents.

VIZ002-171715-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181117T2200Z/
St Croix-
511 AM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of the north and east coast of St. Croix.

* TIMING...Until 6 PM AST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-171715-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.181117T1000Z-181118T1000Z/
Culebra-
511 AM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of northeast Culebra.

* TIMING...Today and 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-171715-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-181118T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
511 AM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-171715-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181118T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
511 AM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of north central and northwest Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$
654 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171450
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1050 AM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

PRZ001-002-172300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-181118T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
1050 AM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-172300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181118T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
1050 AM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of north central and northwest Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-172200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181117T2200Z/
St Croix-
1050 AM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of the north and east coast of St. Croix.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-172300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181118T1000Z/
Culebra-
1050 AM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of northeast Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
817 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171927
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
327 PM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

VIZ002-172030-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181117T2200Z/
St Croix-
327 PM AST Sat Nov 17 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 continues. 

$$

PRZ001-002-180330-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-181119T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
327 PM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through Sunday late Sunday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-012-180330-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181119T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
327 PM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of north central and northwest Puerto Rico as
  well as Culebra.

* TIMING...Through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$
972 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171930
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
330 PM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

PRZ001-002-180330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-181119T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
330 PM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through Sunday late Sunday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-012-180330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181119T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
330 PM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of north central and northwest Puerto Rico 
  as well as Culebra. 

* TIMING...Through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$
398 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171933 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
333 PM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

PRZ001-002-180330-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-181119T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
333 PM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-012-180330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181119T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
333 PM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of north central and northwest Puerto Rico 
  as well as Culebra. 

* TIMING...Through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$
860 
WHCA42 TJSJ 172325
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
725 PM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

PRZ001-002-180730-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-181118T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
725 PM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and northeast Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-012-180730-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181118T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
725 PM AST Sat Nov 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of north central and northwest Puerto Rico 
  as well as Culebra. 

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$
728 
WHCA42 TJSJ 181005
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
605 AM AST Sun Nov 18 2018

Winds and seas are coming down, but a high risk of rip currents
remains from Dorado to Loiza.

PRZ002-181115-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-181118T2200Z/
Northeast-
605 AM AST Sun Nov 18 2018

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-012-181115-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-181118T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
605 AM AST Sun Nov 18 2018

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-181815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-181118T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
605 AM AST Sun Nov 18 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and northeast Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
831 
WHCA42 TJSJ 181437
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1037 AM AST Sun Nov 18 2018

PRZ001-182200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-181118T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
1037 AM AST Sun Nov 18 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity.

* 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.

&&

$$
133 
WHCA42 TJSJ 182147
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
547 PM AST Sun Nov 18 2018

PRZ001-182300-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-181118T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
547 PM AST Sun Nov 18 2018

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

However, a moderate risk continues across most of the local
beaches.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 15, 11:55 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ95 min
Nov 15, 12:23 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Nov 15, 3:13 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ62 min

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Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 2018Every rip current statement in 2018

Sources

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