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Rip Current Statement 56, NWS JSJ

December 19, 2018

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 19, 2018, 6:03 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 20, 2018, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 47 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 19, 2018, 6:03 PM CST (00:03 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 20, 2018, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 22, 2018, 3:05 AM CST
In force
47 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

120 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200003
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
803 PM AST Wed Dec 19 2018

PRZ005-201000-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.181220T1000Z-181221T1000Z/
North Central-
803 PM AST Wed Dec 19 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THURSDAY THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of North Central Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...From 6 AM AST Thursday through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
555 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200754
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
354 AM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

PRZ008-201600-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.181220T1000Z-181222T1000Z/
Northwest-
354 AM AST Thu Dec 20 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...Beaches along the northwest coast of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-201600-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.181220T2200Z-181222T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
354 AM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the San Juan Metropolitan Area and
  northeast coasts of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...From this evening through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-201600-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.181220T2200Z-181221T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
354 AM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

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

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

* TIMING...From this evening through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-201600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.181220T1000Z-181222T1000Z/
North Central-
354 AM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

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

* TIMING...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$
318 
WHCA42 TJSJ 201411
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1011 AM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

PRZ005-008-202215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-181222T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
1011 AM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

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

* TIMING...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-202215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.181220T2200Z-181222T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
1011 AM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the San Juan Metropolitan Area and 
  northeast coasts of Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...From this evening through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-202215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.181220T2200Z-181221T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1011 AM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

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

* TIMING...From this evening through Friday 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.

&&

$$
527 
WHCA42 TJSJ 202015
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
415 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

PRZ001-002-012-211000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.181220T2015Z-181222T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
415 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the San Juan Metropolitan Area and 
  northeast coasts of Puerto Rico as well as northern Culebra. 

* TIMING...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-211000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.181220T2200Z-181222T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
415 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

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

* TIMING...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-211000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-181222T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
415 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

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

* TIMING...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$
746 
WHCA42 TJSJ 202025 AAA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
425 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

PRZ010-211000-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.181220T2200Z-181221T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
425 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...Sandy Beach in Rincon and nearby beaches. 

* TIMING...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-211000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-181222T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
425 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the San Juan Metropolitan Area and 
  northeast coasts of Puerto Rico as well as northern Culebra. 

* TIMING...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-211000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.181220T2200Z-181222T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
425 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

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

* TIMING...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
796 
WHCA42 TJSJ 202028 CCA 
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
428 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

PRZ010-211000-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.181220T2200Z-181221T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
428 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...Sandy Beach in Rincon and nearby beaches. 

* TIMING...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-211000-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-181222T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
428 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico as well as northern Culebra. 

* TIMING...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-211000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.181220T2200Z-181222T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
428 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

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

* TIMING...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
864 
WHCA42 TJSJ 202034 CCA 
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
434 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

PRZ010-211000-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.181220T2200Z-181221T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
434 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...Sandy Beach in Rincon and nearby beaches. 

* TIMING...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-211000-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-181222T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
434 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico as well as northern Culebra. 

* TIMING...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-211000-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.181220T2200Z-181222T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
434 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

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

* TIMING...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$
283 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210001
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
801 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-211000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-181222T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
801 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of
  Puerto Rico as well as northern Culebra and northwest Saint 
  Thomas.
  

* TIMING...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-211000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-181221T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
801 PM AST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

* LOCATION...Sandy Beach in Rincon and nearby beaches.

* TIMING...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
859 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210801
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
401 AM AST Fri Dec 21 2018

PRZ010-211000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-181221T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
401 AM AST Fri Dec 21 2018

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

* LOCATION...Sandy Beach in Rincon and nearby beaches.

* TIMING...Through 6 AM AST early 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-211615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-181221T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
401 AM AST Fri Dec 21 2018

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-211615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-181222T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
401 AM AST Fri Dec 21 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of
  Puerto Rico, as well as the north coast of 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.

&&

$$
598 
WHCA42 TJSJ 211417
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1017 AM AST Fri Dec 21 2018


PRZ001-002-005-008-012-212230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-181222T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1017 AM AST Fri Dec 21 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico, as well as the north coast of 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-212200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-181221T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1017 AM AST Fri Dec 21 2018

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

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

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$
407 
WHCA42 TJSJ 212203
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
603 PM AST Fri Dec 21 2018

VIZ001-212315-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-181221T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
603 PM AST Fri Dec 21 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

There is now a moderate risk of rip currents for the beaches in
Saint Thomas.

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-221000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-181222T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
603 PM AST Fri Dec 21 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of
  Puerto Rico, as well as Culebrita beach in 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.

&&

$$
024 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220729
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
329 AM AST Sat Dec 22 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-221000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-181222T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
329 AM AST Sat Dec 22 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico, as well as Culebrita beach in Culebra. 

* TIMING...Through 6 am AST today.

* 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.

&&

$$
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COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
505 AM AST Sat Dec 22 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-221015-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-181222T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
505 AM AST Sat Dec 22 2018

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

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

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 19, 7:10 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ43 hr

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.