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Rip Current Statement 54, NWS JSJ

December 12, 2018

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 12, 2018, 5:03 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 13, 2018, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 12, 2018, 5:03 PM CST (23:03 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 13, 2018, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 17, 2018, 4:00 PM CST
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

587 
WHCA42 TJSJ 122303
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
703 PM AST Wed Dec 12 2018

Increasing winds and seas will cause the risk of rip currents to
become high along Puerto Rico's north coast Thursday and along 
Culebra's north coast Thursday night. The high risk of rip 
currents will last at least through Friday. 

PRZ001-002-005-008-130715-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.181213T1000Z-181214T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
703 PM AST Wed Dec 12 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THURSDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico

* TIMING...Thursday through at least Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-130715-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.181213T2200Z-181214T2200Z/
Culebra-
703 PM AST Wed Dec 12 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* LOCATION...The northern coast of Culebra.

* TIMING...Thursday night through at least Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of
  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.

&&

$$

Snell
18 follow-up statements
701 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130715
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
315 AM AST Thu Dec 13 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-131515-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.181213T1000Z-181214T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
315 AM AST Thu Dec 13 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico

* TIMING...Thursday through at least Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-131515-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.181213T2200Z-181214T2200Z/
Culebra-
315 AM AST Thu Dec 13 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...The northern coast of Culebra.

* TIMING...Thursday night through at least Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
742 
WHCA42 TJSJ 131449
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1049 AM AST Thu Dec 13 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-132300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181214T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1049 AM AST Thu Dec 13 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northwest to northern coasts of Puerto Rico

* TIMING...today through Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-132300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.181213T2200Z-181214T2200Z/
Culebra-
1049 AM AST Thu Dec 13 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coast of Culebra.

* TIMING...This evening through at least Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
165 
WHCA42 TJSJ 132059
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
459 PM AST Thu Dec 13 2018

Increasing winds and seas will cause a high risk of rip currents
along the northern shores of Puerto Rico and Culebra through at
least Saturday afternoon.

PRZ001-002-005-008-141000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181215T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
459 PM AST Thu Dec 13 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico

* TIMING...Tonight through Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-141000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.181213T2200Z-181215T2200Z/
Culebra-
459 PM AST Thu Dec 13 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coast of Culebra.

* TIMING...This evening through at least Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
054 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140722
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
322 AM AST Fri Dec 14 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-141530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181215T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
322 AM AST Fri Dec 14 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico

* TIMING...Tonight through Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
943 
WHCA42 TJSJ 141430
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1030 AM AST Fri Dec 14 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-142230-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181216T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1030 AM AST Fri Dec 14 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* TIMING...Tonight through Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
097 
WHCA42 TJSJ 141441 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1041 AM AST Fri Dec 14 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-142230-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181216T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1041 AM AST Fri Dec 14 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* TIMING...Now through Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
774 
WHCA42 TJSJ 142040
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
440 PM AST Fri Dec 14 2018


VIZ001-151000-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.181215T1000Z-181216T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
440 PM AST Fri Dec 14 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

* LOCATION...The northwestern beaches of Saint Thomas.

* TIMING...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-151000-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181216T1000Z/
St Croix-
440 PM AST Fri Dec 14 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...Cramer Park in Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-151000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181216T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
440 PM AST Fri Dec 14 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* TIMING...Through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
242 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150751
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
351 AM AST Sat Dec 15 2018

VIZ002-151000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181215T1000Z/
St Croix-
351 AM AST Sat Dec 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...Cramer Park in Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Through 6 AM this morning. 

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-151600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181216T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
351 AM AST Sat Dec 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* TIMING...Through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-151600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.181215T1000Z-181216T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
351 AM AST Sat Dec 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northwestern beaches of Saint Thomas.

* TIMING...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
399 
WHCA42 TJSJ 151402
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1002 AM AST Sat Dec 15 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-152215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181216T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1002 AM AST Sat Dec 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
744 
WHCA42 TJSJ 151948
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
348 PM AST Sat Dec 15 2018


PRZ013-160400-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.181216T2200Z-181217T0900Z/
Vieques-
348 PM AST Sat Dec 15 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

* LOCATION...The northern beaches of Vieques.

* TIMING...Sunday evening through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS....Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-160400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181217T0900Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
348 PM AST Sat Dec 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* TIMING...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
757 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160052
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
852 PM AST Sat Dec 15 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-160900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181217T0900Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
852 PM AST Sat Dec 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico and Culebra, as
  well as across the northern U.S. Virgin Islands.

* TIMING...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-160900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.181216T2200Z-181217T0900Z/
Vieques-
852 PM AST Sat Dec 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern beaches of Vieques.

* TIMING...Sunday evening through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS....Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
284 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160733
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
333 AM AST Sun Dec 16 2018

PRZ013-160845-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.181216T2200Z-181217T0900Z/
Vieques-
333 AM AST Sun Dec 16 2018

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

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

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-161545-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181217T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
333 AM AST Sun Dec 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico and Culebra, as 
  well as across the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. 

* TIMING...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
169 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160920 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
520 AM AST Sun Dec 16 2018

PRZ013-160845-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.181216T2200Z-181217T0900Z/
Vieques-
520 AM AST Sun Dec 16 2018

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

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

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-161545-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181217T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
520 AM AST Sun Dec 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico and Culebra, as 
  well as across the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. 

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
993 
WHCA42 TJSJ 161410
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1010 AM AST Sun Dec 16 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-162215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181217T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1010 AM AST Sun Dec 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico and Culebra, as 
  well as across the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. 

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
990 
WHCA42 TJSJ 161928
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
328 PM AST Sun Dec 16 2018


PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-170330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181217T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
328 PM AST Sun Dec 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico and Culebra, as 
  well as across the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. 

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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 170135
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
935 PM AST Sun Dec 16 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-170945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181217T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
935 PM AST Sun Dec 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico and Culebra, as 
  well as across the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. 

* TIMING...Through early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
006 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170717
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
317 AM AST Mon Dec 17 2018

VIZ001-170830-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181217T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
317 AM AST Mon Dec 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 of rip currents continues for St. Thomas.

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-172200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181217T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
317 AM AST Mon Dec 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* TIMING...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$
141 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171429
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1029 AM AST Mon Dec 17 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-172200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181217T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1029 AM AST Mon Dec 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* TIMING...Until 6 pm AST this evening.
 
* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 12, 1:58 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ4 days

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2018Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 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.