Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2018
Rip Current Statement 49, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Nov 19, 2018, 9:56 AM CST. It was in force for 64 hr.
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- Issued
- Nov 19, 2018, 9:56 AM CST (15:56 UTC)
- Expired
- Nov 22, 2018, 2:00 AM CST
- In force
- 64 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
The text
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922 WHCA42 TJSJ 191556 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 1156 AM AST Mon Nov 19 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-200000- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.181119T1556Z-181120T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1156 AM AST Mon Nov 19 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...Beaches along the north coast of Puerto Rico...including San Juan and vicinity, also Culebra. * 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. && $$
13 follow-up statements
741 WHCA42 TJSJ 192000 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 400 PM AST Mon Nov 19 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-200400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181120T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 400 PM AST Mon Nov 19 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Beaches along the north coast of Puerto Rico... including San Juan and vicinity, also Culebra. * TIMING...Through Tuesday Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
320 WHCA42 TJSJ 200035 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 835 PM AST Mon Nov 19 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-201000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181120T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 835 PM AST Mon Nov 19 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Beaches along the north coast of Puerto Rico... including San Juan and vicinity, also Culebra. * 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. && $$
295 WHCA42 TJSJ 200822 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 422 AM AST Tue Nov 20 2018 PRZ001-002-008-201630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181121T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest- 422 AM AST Tue Nov 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Beaches along the San Juan and Vicinity to northeastern coast, as well as the northwestern coast of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Wednesday Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ005-201630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181122T2200Z/ North Central- 422 AM AST Tue Nov 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Beaches along the north central coast of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Thursday 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. && $$ PRZ012-201630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181121T1000Z/ Culebra- 422 AM AST Tue Nov 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Culebrita beach in Culebra. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
982 WHCA42 TJSJ 201526 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 1126 AM AST Tue Nov 20 2018 PRZ001-002-008-210200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181121T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest- 1126 AM AST Tue Nov 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...northwest, north and northeast coast beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Wednesday 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. && $$ PRZ005-210200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181122T2200Z/ North Central- 1126 AM AST Tue Nov 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Beaches along the north central coast of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Thursday Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ012-210200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181121T1000Z/ Culebra- 1126 AM AST Tue Nov 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Culebrita beach in 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. && $$
151 WHCA42 TJSJ 201912 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 312 PM AST Tue Nov 20 2018 PRZ001-002-008-210315- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181121T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest- 312 PM AST Tue Nov 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...northwest, north and northeast coast beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Wednesday Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ005-210315- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181122T2200Z/ North Central- 312 PM AST Tue Nov 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Beaches along the north central coast of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Thursday 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. && $$ PRZ012-210315- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181121T1000Z/ Culebra- 312 PM AST Tue Nov 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Culebrita beach in Culebra. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
776 WHCA42 TJSJ 210126 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 926 PM AST Tue Nov 20 2018 PRZ001-002-008-211000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181121T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest- 926 PM AST Tue Nov 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Northwest, north and northeast beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Wednesday 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. && $$ PRZ005-211000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181122T2200Z/ North Central- 926 PM AST Tue Nov 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Beaches along the north central coast of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Thursday Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ012-211000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181121T1000Z/ Culebra- 926 PM AST Tue Nov 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY... * LOCATION...Culebrita beach in Culebra. * TIMING...Through 6 AM AST Wednesday. * 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. && $$
312 WHCA42 TJSJ 210755 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 355 AM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 PRZ005-211600- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181122T1000Z/ North Central- 355 AM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Beaches along the north central coast of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Thursday Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-211000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181121T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity- 355 AM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * LOCATION...Northwest, north and northeast beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Wednesday 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. && $$ PRZ002-008-211600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181121T2200Z/ Northeast-Northwest- 355 AM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Northwest, north and northeast beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Wednesday Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ012-211000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181121T1000Z/ Culebra- 355 AM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * LOCATION...Culebrita beach in Culebra. * TIMING...Through 6 AM AST Wednesday. * 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. && $$
767 WHCA42 TJSJ 210803 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 403 AM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 PRZ002-008-211615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181121T2200Z/ Northeast-Northwest- 403 AM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Northwest, north and northeast beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through this Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ005-211615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181122T1000Z/ North Central- 403 AM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Beaches along the north central coast of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through Thursday 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. && $$ PRZ001-012-211000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181121T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Culebra- 403 AM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * LOCATION...Northwest, north and northeast beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through this Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
026 WHCA42 TJSJ 210829 CCA CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service San Juan PR 429 AM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 PRZ002-008-211615- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181121T2200Z/ Northeast-Northwest- 429 AM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Beaches along the northeast and northwest coast of 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. && $$ PRZ005-211615- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181122T1000Z/ North Central- 429 AM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Beaches along the north central coast of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-012-211000- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181121T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Culebra- 429 AM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * LOCATION...Beaches along the coast of San Juan & Vicinity, as well as Culebra. * TIMING...Through 6 AM AST early this morning. * 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. && $$
977 WHCA42 TJSJ 211420 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 1020 AM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 PRZ002-008-212200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181121T2200Z/ Northeast-Northwest- 1020 AM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * LOCATION...Beaches along the northeast and northwest coast of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ005-212230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181122T1000Z/ North Central- 1020 AM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Beaches along the north central coast of 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. && $$
389 WHCA42 TJSJ 211947 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 347 PM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 PRZ002-008-212100- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181121T2200Z/ Northeast-Northwest- 347 PM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High Rip Current Risk for the northwest and northeast beaches however there still remains a moderate risk of rip current for these areas. $$ PRZ005-220400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181122T1000Z/ North Central- 347 PM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Beaches along the north central coast of 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. && $$
730 WHCA42 TJSJ 220004 AAA CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 804 PM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 PRZ005-220815- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181122T1000Z/ North Central- 804 PM AST Wed Nov 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * LOCATION...Beaches along the north central coast of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Until 6:00 am AST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
145 WHCA42 TJSJ 220741 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 341 AM AST Thu Nov 22 2018 PRZ005-220845- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-181122T0800Z/ North Central- 341 AM AST Thu Nov 22 2018 ...THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING FOR BEACHES ALONG THE NORTH CENTRAL COAST OF PUERTO RICO... Although the high risk has ended, a moderate risk for rip currents will continue for beaches along the north central coast of Puerto Rico. && $$ ICP/JA
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