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Rip Current Statement 51, NWS JSJ

November 29, 2018

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Nov 29, 2018, 2:35 PM CST. It took effect at Nov 29, 2018, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 29, 2018, 2:35 PM CST (20:35 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 29, 2018, 4:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 4, 2018, 2:36 AM CST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

990 
WHCA42 TJSJ 292035
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
435 PM AST Thu Nov 29 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-300445-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.181129T2200Z-181201T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
435 PM AST Thu Nov 29 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...Northwest through northeast coastline of Puerto Rico
  as well as Culebra and Saint Thomas.

* TIMING...through late Friday 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.

&&

$$
19 follow-up statements
040 
WHCA42 TJSJ 300054
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
854 PM AST Thu Nov 29 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-300900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181201T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
854 PM AST Thu Nov 29 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest through northeast coastline of Puerto 
  Rico as well as Culebra and Saint Thomas. 

* TIMING...through late Friday 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.

&&

$$
266 
WHCA42 TJSJ 300758
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
358 AM AST Fri Nov 30 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-301600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181201T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
358 AM AST Fri Nov 30 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest through northeast coastline of Puerto 
  Rico as well as Culebra and Saint Thomas. 

* TIMING...through late Friday 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.

&&

$$
401 
WHCA42 TJSJ 301549
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1149 AM AST Fri Nov 30 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-010200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181201T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1149 AM AST Fri Nov 30 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest through northeast coastline of Puerto 
  Rico as well as Culebra and Saint Thomas. 

* TIMING...through late Friday 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.

&&

$$
123 
WHCA42 TJSJ 302000
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 PM AST Fri Nov 30 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-010400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181202T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
400 PM AST Fri Nov 30 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest through northeast coastline of Puerto 
  Rico as well as Culebra and Saint Thomas. 

* TIMING...through late 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.

&&

$$
485 
WHCA42 TJSJ 010108
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
908 PM AST Fri Nov 30 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-010915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181202T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
908 PM AST Fri Nov 30 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest through northeast coastline of Puerto 
  Rico as well as Culebra and Saint Thomas. 

* TIMING...through late 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.

&&

$$
802 
WHCA42 TJSJ 010808
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
408 AM AST Sat Dec 1 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-020000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181203T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
408 AM AST Sat Dec 1 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest through northeast coastline of Puerto 
  Rico as well as Culebra and Saint Thomas. 

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$
458 
WHCA42 TJSJ 011433
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1033 AM AST Sat Dec 1 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-020200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181203T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1033 AM AST Sat Dec 1 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest through northeast coastline of Puerto 
  Rico as well as Culebra and Saint Thomas. 

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$
125 
WHCA42 TJSJ 012005
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
405 PM AST Sat Dec 1 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-020415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
405 PM AST Sat Dec 1 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest through northeast coastline of Puerto 
  Rico, as well as Culebra and Saint Thomas. 

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$
181 
WHCA42 TJSJ 020021
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
821 PM AST Sat Dec 1 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-020830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
821 PM AST Sat Dec 1 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest through northeast coastline of Puerto 
  Rico, as well as Culebra and Saint Thomas. 

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$
878 
WHCA42 TJSJ 020809
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
409 AM AST Sun Dec 2 2018


PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-022200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
409 AM AST Sun Dec 2 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest through northeast coastline of Puerto 
  Rico, as well as Culebra and Saint Thomas. 

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$
123 
WHCA42 TJSJ 021523
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1123 AM AST Sun Dec 2 2018


PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-030200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1123 AM AST Sun Dec 2 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northwest through northeast coastline of Puerto 
  Rico, as well as Culebra and Saint Thomas. 

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$
199 
WHCA42 TJSJ 022016
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
416 PM AST Sun Dec 2 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-030430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
416 PM AST Sun Dec 2 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest through northeast coast 
  of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-030430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
416 PM AST Sun Dec 2 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north coast of Culebra and Saint
  Thomas. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-030430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
416 PM AST Sun Dec 2 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of Rincon.

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$
423 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030004
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
804 PM AST Sun Dec 2 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-030815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
804 PM AST Sun Dec 2 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest through northeast coast 
  of Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-030815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
804 PM AST Sun Dec 2 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of Rincon.

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-030815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
804 PM AST Sun Dec 2 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north coast of Culebra and Saint 
  Thomas. 

* 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.

&&

$$
120 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030748
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
348 AM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

Northerly swell and moderate to fresh winds from the east
northeast will maintain the high risk of rip currents along coasts
with north and northeast exposure.

VIZ002-031600-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T1000Z/
St Croix-
348 AM AST Mon Dec 3 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...The eastern tip of 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-031600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181205T1000Z/
Culebra-
348 AM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north coast of Culebra. 

* TIMING...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-031600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
348 AM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest through northeast coast 
  of Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-031600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
348 AM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of Rincon.

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-031600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
348 AM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas. 

* 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.

&&

$$
244 
WHCA42 TJSJ 031432
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1032 AM AST Mon Dec 3 2018


PRZ001-002-005-008-012-032245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1032 AM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest through northeast coast 
  of Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ002-032245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix-
1032 AM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of Rincon.

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-032245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1032 AM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$
728 
WHCA42 TJSJ 031506 AAA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1106 AM AST Mon Dec 3 2018


PRZ001-002-005-008-012-040200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1106 AM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest through northeast coast 
  of Puerto Rico and Culebra. 

* TIMING...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ002-040200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix-
1106 AM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of Rincon and Cramer Park in Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-040200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1106 AM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$
816 
WHCA42 TJSJ 032026
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
426 PM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-040430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
426 PM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest through northeast coast 
  of Puerto Rico and Culebra. 

* TIMING...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ002-040430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix-
426 PM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of Rincon and Cramer Park in 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-040430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
426 PM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$
893 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040052
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
852 PM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-040900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
852 PM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest through northeast coast 
  of Puerto Rico and Culebra. 

* TIMING...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ002-040900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix-
852 PM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of Rincon and Cramer Park in 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-040900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
852 PM AST Mon Dec 3 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$
584 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040836
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
436 AM AST Tue Dec 4 2018


Seas are diminishing and the risk of rip currents has diminished
across western Puerto Rico.

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-041645-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181205T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.181204T1000Z-181205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
436 AM AST Tue Dec 4 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...Beaches along the northwest through northeast coast 
  of Puerto Rico and 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-041645-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.181204T1000Z-181204T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
436 AM AST Tue Dec 4 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ002-040945-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-181204T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix-
436 AM AST Tue Dec 4 2018

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

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

There is still a moderate risk of rip currents in this area.

&&


$$

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 2018Rip Current Statements in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2018Every rip current statement in 2018

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.