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Rip Current Statement 54, NWS JSJ
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.
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- 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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 1:58 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 4 days |
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