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Rip Current Statement 52, NWS JSJ

December 4, 2018

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 4, 2018, 2:36 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 4, 2018, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Dec 4, 2018, 2:36 AM CST (08:36 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 4, 2018, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 6, 2018, 4:00 PM CST
In force
60 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

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.

&&


$$
9 follow-up statements
382 
WHCA42 TJSJ 041553
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1153 AM AST Tue Dec 4 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-050200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1153 AM AST Tue Dec 4 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-042200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181204T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1153 AM AST Tue Dec 4 2018

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

* 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.

&&

$$
263 
WHCA42 TJSJ 042034
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
434 PM AST Tue Dec 4 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-050445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
434 PM AST Tue Dec 4 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-042200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181204T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
434 PM AST Tue Dec 4 2018

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

* 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.

&&

$$
714 
WHCA42 TJSJ 042352
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
752 PM AST Tue Dec 4 2018

PRZ005-008-012-050800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181206T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
752 PM AST Tue Dec 4 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest through north-central 
  coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra. 

* TIMING...Through late Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-050800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
752 PM AST Tue Dec 4 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the San Juan Metro area through 
  northeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra. 

* TIMING...Through early Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
254 
WHCA42 TJSJ 050807
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
407 AM AST Wed Dec 5 2018

PRZ008-012-051615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181206T2200Z/
Northwest-Culebra-
407 AM AST Wed Dec 5 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest coast of Puerto Rico and
  the eastern tip of Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-051000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
407 AM AST Wed Dec 5 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* LOCATION...Beaches along the San Juan Metro area through
  northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-051615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181206T1000Z/
North Central-
407 AM AST Wed Dec 5 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.

&&

$$
828 
WHCA42 TJSJ 051559
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1159 AM AST Wed Dec 5 2018

PRZ008-012-060200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181206T2200Z/
Northwest-Culebra-
1159 AM AST Wed Dec 5 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest coast of Puerto Rico 
  and the eastern tip of Culebra. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-060200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181206T1000Z/
North Central-
1159 AM AST Wed Dec 5 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.

&&

$$
590 
WHCA42 TJSJ 051941
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
341 PM AST Wed Dec 5 2018

PRZ008-012-060345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181206T2200Z/
Northwest-Culebra-
341 PM AST Wed Dec 5 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest coast of Puerto Rico 
  and the eastern tip of Culebra. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-060345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181206T1000Z/
North Central-
341 PM AST Wed Dec 5 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.

&&

$$
527 
WHCA42 TJSJ 060115
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
915 PM AST Wed Dec 5 2018

PRZ008-012-060915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181206T2200Z/
Northwest-Culebra-
915 PM AST Wed Dec 5 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest coast of Puerto Rico 
  and the eastern tip of Culebra. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-060915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181206T1000Z/
North Central-
915 PM AST Wed Dec 5 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north-central coast of Puerto 
  Rico. 

* TIMING...Through tomorrow 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.

&&

$$
400 
WHCA42 TJSJ 060833
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
433 AM AST Thu Dec 6 2018

PRZ012-061000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181206T1000Z/
Culebra-
433 AM AST Thu Dec 6 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATION...Beaches the eastern tip of 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-061645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181206T2200Z/
Northwest-
433 AM AST Thu Dec 6 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-061000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181206T1000Z/
North Central-
433 AM AST Thu Dec 6 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north-central coast of Puerto 
  Rico. 

* 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.

&&

$$
589 
WHCA42 TJSJ 062018
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
418 PM AST Thu Dec 6 2018

PRZ008-062200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-181206T2200Z/
Northwest-
418 PM AST Thu Dec 6 2018

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

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

* TIMING...Through 6 pm 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.

&&

$$

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