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Rip Current Statement 58, NWS JSJ

December 26, 2018

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 26, 2018, 2:48 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 27, 2018, 1:00 PM CST. It was in force for 8 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 26, 2018, 2:48 PM CST (20:48 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2018, 1:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 4, 2019, 2:50 AM CST
In force
8 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

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407 
WHCA42 TJSJ 262048
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
448 PM AST Wed Dec 26 2018


PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-270500-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.181227T2200Z-181229T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
448 PM AST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...The northern facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebrita
  beach, St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. Johns.

* TIMING...Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-007-010-013-270500-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.181228T1000Z-181229T1000Z/
Southeast-Ponce and Vicinity-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
448 PM AST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of southeast Ponce, Rincon and nearby 
  beaches, and beaches of Vieques.

* TIMING...Friday morning through 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.

&&

$$
34 follow-up statements
541 
WHCA42 TJSJ 262055
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
455 PM AST Wed Dec 26 2018

PRZ003-007-010-013-262200-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.181228T1000Z-181229T1000Z/
Southeast-Ponce and Vicinity-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
455 PM AST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

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

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-VIZ001-002-270500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.181227T2200Z-181229T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
455 PM AST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern facing beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebrita beach, St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. Johns. 

* TIMING...Thursday 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.

&&

$$
891 
WHCA42 TJSJ 270117
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
917 PM AST Wed Dec 26 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-271000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.181227T2200Z-181229T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
917 PM AST Wed Dec 26 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebrita
  beach, St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John. 

* TIMING...Thursday 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.

&&

$$
040 
WHCA42 TJSJ 270712
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
312 AM AST Thu Dec 27 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-271515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.181227T1900Z-181229T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
312 AM AST Thu Dec 27 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM AST THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATION...The northern facing beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebrita beach, St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John. 

* TIMING...This afternoon 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.

&&

$$
005 
WHCA42 TJSJ 271421
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1021 AM AST Thu Dec 27 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-280400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.181227T1900Z-181229T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
1021 AM AST Thu Dec 27 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM AST THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATION...The northern facing beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebrita beach, St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John. 

* TIMING...This afternoon 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.

&&

$$
846 
WHCA42 TJSJ 272143
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
543 PM AST Thu Dec 27 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-280545-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.181228T1000Z-181229T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181230T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
543 PM AST Thu Dec 27 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM AST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Surf
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM Friday to 6 PM AST
Saturday. 

* WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves up to 10-11 feet. 

* LOCATION...The northern facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra,
  and Saint Croix.

* TIMING...High rip current risk in effect through at late 
  Saturday Night. High surf advisory in effect from 6 AM Friday to
  6 PM AST Saturday. 

* IMPACTS....Strong currents that can carry even the best of
  swimmers out to sea. Dangerous breaking waves that could result
  in localized beach erosion.

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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ003-007-010-013-280545-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.181228T1000Z-181230T1000Z/
Southeast-Ponce and Vicinity-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
543 PM AST Thu Dec 27 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of Vieques, Mayaguez and Vicinity, Ponce and
  Vicinity, and Southeast Puerto Rico.
 
* TIMING...Friday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-280545-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181230T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
543 PM AST Thu Dec 27 2018

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

* LOCATION...North facing beaches of St. Thomas and St. John.

* 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.

&&

$$
395 
WHCA42 TJSJ 280113
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
913 PM AST Thu Dec 27 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-281000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.181228T1000Z-181229T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181230T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
913 PM AST Thu Dec 27 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM
AST SATURDAY...

* WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves up to 10-11 feet.

* LOCATION...The northern facing beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra, and Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...High rip current risk in effect through at late 
  Saturday Night. High surf advisory in effect from 6 AM Friday 
  to 6 PM AST Saturday. 

* IMPACTS....Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. Dangerous breaking waves that could 
  result in localized beach erosion. 

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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

VIZ001-281000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181230T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
913 PM AST Thu Dec 27 2018

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

* LOCATION...North facing beaches of St. Thomas and St. John.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-007-010-013-281000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.181228T1000Z-181230T1000Z/
Southeast-Ponce and Vicinity-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
913 PM AST Thu Dec 27 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST FRIDAY
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATION...Beaches of Vieques, Mayaguez and Vicinity, Ponce 
  and Vicinity, and Southeast Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Friday 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.

&&

$$
305 
WHCA42 TJSJ 280827
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
427 AM AST Fri Dec 28 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-281630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.181228T1000Z-181229T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181230T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
427 AM AST Fri Dec 28 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SATURDAY...

* WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves up to 10-11 feet.

* LOCATION...The northern facing beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra, and Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...High rip current risk in effect through at late
  Saturday Night. High surf advisory in effect through 6 PM AST 
  Saturday. 

* IMPACTS....Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. Dangerous breaking waves that could 
  result in localized beach erosion. 

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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ011-281630-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.181228T1000Z-181230T1000Z/
Southwest-
427 AM AST Fri Dec 28 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...Beaches of Southwest Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-281630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181230T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
427 AM AST Fri Dec 28 2018

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

* LOCATION...North facing beaches of St. Thomas and St. John.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-007-010-013-281630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.181228T1000Z-181230T1000Z/
Southeast-Ponce and Vicinity-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
427 AM AST Fri Dec 28 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of Vieques, Mayaguez and Vicinity, Ponce 
  and Vicinity, and Southeast Puerto Rico. 

* 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.

&&

$$
832 
WHCA42 TJSJ 281558
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1158 AM AST Fri Dec 28 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-290000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-181229T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181230T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
1158 AM AST Fri Dec 28 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves up to 10-11 feet.

* LOCATION...The northern facing beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra, and Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...High rip current risk in effect through at late 
  Saturday Night. High surf advisory in effect through 6 PM AST 
  Saturday. 

* IMPACTS....Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. Dangerous breaking waves that could 
  result in localized beach erosion. 

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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ003-007-010-011-013-VIZ001-290000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181230T1000Z/
Southeast-Ponce and Vicinity-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1158 AM AST Fri Dec 28 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of Vieques, Mayaguez and Vicinity, Ponce 
  and Vicinity, and Southeast Puerto Rico. 

* 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.

&&

$$
246 
WHCA42 TJSJ 282005
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
405 PM AST Fri Dec 28 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-291000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-181229T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
405 PM AST Fri Dec 28 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SATURDAY...

* WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves between 7 to 11 feet.

* LOCATION...The north facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, 
  and Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...High rip current risk in effect through next week. 
  High surf advisory in effect through 6 PM AST Saturday. 

* IMPACTS....Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. Dangerous breaking waves that could 
  result in localized beach erosion. 

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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ003-007-010-011-013-VIZ001-291000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181231T1000Z/
Southeast-Ponce and Vicinity-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
405 PM AST Fri Dec 28 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of Vieques, Ponce and vicinity, northwest 
  and southeast Puerto Rico. 

* 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.

&&

$$
681 
WHCA42 TJSJ 290934
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
534 AM AST Sat Dec 29 2018

Strong winds have generated high seas that are causing a high risk
of rip currents and high surf along the exposed coasts. 

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-291745-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-181229T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
534 AM AST Sat Dec 29 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves between 7 to 11 feet.

* LOCATION...The north facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, 
  and Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...High rip current risk in effect through next week. 
  High surf advisory in effect through 6 PM AST Saturday. 

* IMPACTS....Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. Dangerous breaking waves that could 
  result in localized beach erosion. 

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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ003-007-010-011-013-VIZ001-291745-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181231T1000Z/
Southeast-Ponce and Vicinity-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
534 AM AST Sat Dec 29 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of Vieques, Ponce and vicinity, northwest 
  and southeast Puerto Rico. 

* 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.

&&

$$

Snell
580 
WHCA42 TJSJ 291502
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1102 AM AST Sat Dec 29 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-292315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-181229T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
1102 AM AST Sat Dec 29 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves between 7 to 11 feet.

* LOCATION...The north facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, 
  and Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...High rip current risk in effect through next week. 
  High surf advisory in effect through 6 PM AST Saturday. 

* IMPACTS....Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. Dangerous breaking waves that could 
  result in localized beach erosion. 

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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ003-007-010-011-013-VIZ001-292315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181231T1000Z/
Southeast-Ponce and Vicinity-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1102 AM AST Sat Dec 29 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of Vieques, Ponce and vicinity, northwest 
  and southeast Puerto Rico. 

* 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.

&&

$$
335 
WHCA42 TJSJ 291946
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
346 PM AST Sat Dec 29 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-300400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190101T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-181229T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
346 PM AST Sat Dec 29 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves between 7 to 11 feet.

* LOCATION...The north facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, 
  and Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...High rip current risk in effect through Tuesday
  afternoon. High surf advisory in effect through 6 PM AST this
  evening.

* IMPACTS....Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. Dangerous breaking waves that could 
  result in localized beach erosion. 

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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ007-011-292200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181229T2200Z/
Ponce and Vicinity-Southwest-
346 PM AST Sat Dec 29 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of Ponce and vicinity, and southeast Puerto 
  Rico. 

* TIMING...Through 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-010-013-VIZ001-300400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181231T1000Z/
Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
346 PM AST Sat Dec 29 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the coast of Mayaguez and vicinity,
  southwest Puerto Rico, Vieques, and Saint Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$
570 
WHCA42 TJSJ 292240
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
640 PM AST Sat Dec 29 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-300645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190101T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
640 PM AST Sat Dec 29 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the San Juan and vicinity, northeast,
  north central, and northwest coast of Puerto Rico, as well as 
  Culebra and Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Through Tuesday 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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ003-010-013-VIZ001-300645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181231T1000Z/
Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
640 PM AST Sat Dec 29 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the Mayaguez and vicinity, and 
  southeast coast of Puerto Rico, as well as Vieques and Saint 
  Thomas. 

* 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.

&&

$$
557 
WHCA42 TJSJ 300101
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
901 PM AST Sat Dec 29 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-301000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190101T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
901 PM AST Sat Dec 29 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the San Juan and vicinity, northeast, 
  north central, and northwest coast of Puerto Rico, as well as 
  Culebra and Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Tuesday 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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ003-010-013-VIZ001-301000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181231T1000Z/
Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
901 PM AST Sat Dec 29 2018

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

* LOCATION...Sandy Beach in Rincon municipality and nearby
  beaches, southeast coast of Puerto Rico, as well as Vieques and
  Saint Thomas. 

* 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.

&&

$$
500 
WHCA42 TJSJ 300800
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 AM AST Sun Dec 30 2018

Winds and seas will remain sufficiently elevated to keep a high
risk of rip currents on many coasts.

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-301600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190102T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
400 AM AST Sun Dec 30 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern beaches of Puerto Rico, as well as
  Culebra and all but the southwestern corner of Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-301600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181231T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
400 AM AST Sun Dec 30 2018

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

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

* TIMING...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-010-013-301600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181231T1000Z/
Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
400 AM AST Sun Dec 30 2018

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

* LOCATION...The beaches on the southeast coast of Puerto Rico, as
  well as the beaches on the eastern half of Vieques. 

* 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.

&&

$$
699 
WHCA42 TJSJ 301503
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1103 AM AST Sun Dec 30 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-302315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190102T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
1103 AM AST Sun Dec 30 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern beaches of Puerto Rico, as well as 
  Culebra and all but the southwestern corner of Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-010-013-302315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181231T1000Z/
Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
1103 AM AST Sun Dec 30 2018

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

* LOCATION...The beaches on the west and southeast coast of Puerto
  Rico as well as the beaches on the eastern half of Vieques.
  
* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-302315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181231T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1103 AM AST Sun Dec 30 2018

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

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

* TIMING...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
335 
WHCA42 TJSJ 301938
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
338 PM AST Sun Dec 30 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-310345-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
338 PM AST Sun Dec 30 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern beaches of Puerto Rico, as well as 
  Culebra and all but the southwestern corner of Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-010-013-310345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181231T1000Z/
Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
338 PM AST Sun Dec 30 2018

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

* LOCATION...The beaches on the west and southeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico as well as the beaches on the eastern half of 
  Vieques. 

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-310345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181231T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
338 PM AST Sun Dec 30 2018

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

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

* TIMING...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
130 
WHCA42 TJSJ 310049
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
849 PM AST Sun Dec 30 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-311000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
849 PM AST Sun Dec 30 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern beaches of Puerto Rico, as well as 
  Culebra and all but the southwestern corner of Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-010-013-311000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181231T1000Z/
Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
849 PM AST Sun Dec 30 2018

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

* LOCATION...Sandy Beach in Rincon municipality and nearby
  beaches, as well as beaches along the southeast coast of Puerto
  Rico and the beaches on the eastern half of Vieques. 

* TIMING...Through 6 AM AST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-311000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181231T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
849 PM AST Sun Dec 30 2018

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

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

* TIMING...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
633 
WHCA42 TJSJ 310909
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
509 AM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

Seas have continued to subside, but fresh winds will maintain
a high risk of rip currents on many northern coasts today through
Thursday and seas will increase again tonight and Tuesday.

PRZ012-311800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T1000Z/
Culebra-
509 AM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern beaches of Culebra.

* TIMING...Through late Wednesday 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-VIZ002-311800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
509 AM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern beaches of Puerto Rico, and the eastern
  tip of Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-010-013-311015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181231T1000Z/
Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
509 AM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

* LOCATION...Sandy Beach in Rincon municipality and nearby 
  beaches, as well as beaches along the southeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico and the beaches on the eastern half of Vieques. 

* TIMING...Through 6 AM AST 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-311800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181231T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
509 AM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northwestern beaches 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.

&&

$$
955 
WHCA42 TJSJ 311444
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1044 AM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-312245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
1044 AM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern beaches of Puerto Rico, and the 
  eastern tip of Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-312200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-181231T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1044 AM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northwestern beaches 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-312245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T1000Z/
Culebra-
1044 AM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

* LOCATION...The northern beaches of Culebra.

* TIMING...Through late Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
536 
WHCA42 TJSJ 312012
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
412 PM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

PRZ010-010415-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.190101T1000Z-190102T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
412 PM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through
Wednesday afternoon. 

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

* TIMING...Tuesday morning through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-010415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190104T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
412 PM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

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

* TIMING...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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-010415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190105T1000Z/
St Croix-
412 PM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the eastern tip of Saint Croix. 

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-010415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190101T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
412 PM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-010415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
Culebra-
412 PM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

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

* TIMING...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
240 
WHCA42 TJSJ 010030
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
830 PM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

PRZ001-002-005-008-011000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190104T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
830 PM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

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

* TIMING...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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-011000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190105T1000Z/
St Croix-
830 PM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the eastern tip of Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-011000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190101T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
830 PM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-011000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
Culebra-
830 PM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

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

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

* TIMING...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-011000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.190101T1000Z-190102T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
830 PM AST Mon Dec 31 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST TUESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* TIMING...Tuesday morning through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
038 
WHCA42 TJSJ 010721
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
321 AM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-011530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190104T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
321 AM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

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

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

* TIMING...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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-011530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190105T1000Z/
St Croix-
321 AM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the eastern tip of Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-011000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190101T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
321 AM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-011530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
Culebra-
321 AM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-011530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.190101T1000Z-190102T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
321 AM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Tuesday morning through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
072 
WHCA42 TJSJ 011511
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1111 AM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-012315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190104T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1111 AM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

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

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

* TIMING...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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-190102T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1111 AM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

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

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

* TIMING...through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-012315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190105T1000Z/
St Croix-
1111 AM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the eastern tip of Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-012315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
Culebra-
1111 AM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
874 
WHCA42 TJSJ 011950
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
350 PM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

PRZ001-002-VIZ002-020400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-St Croix-
350 PM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the San Juan Metropolitan area and
  northeast coast of Puerto Rico, as well as the north coast of 
  Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-020400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-190102T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
350 PM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-020400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190104T1000Z/
Culebra-
350 PM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

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

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

* TIMING...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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-020400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190104T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
350 PM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

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

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

* TIMING...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.

&&

$$
575 
WHCA42 TJSJ 020127
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
927 PM AST Tue Jan 1 2019


PRZ001-002-VIZ002-021000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-St Croix-
927 PM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the San Juan Metropolitan area and 
  northeast coast of Puerto Rico, as well as the north coast of 
  Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-021000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-190102T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
927 PM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

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

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

* TIMING...through 6 AM AST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-012-021000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190104T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
927 PM AST Tue Jan 1 2019

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

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

* TIMING...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.

&&

$$
094 
WHCA42 TJSJ 020752
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
352 AM AST Wed Jan 2 2019

PRZ001-002-VIZ002-021600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-St Croix-
352 AM AST Wed Jan 2 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the San Juan Metropolitan area and 
  northeast coast of Puerto Rico, as well as the north coast of 
  Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-021000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-190102T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
352 AM AST Wed Jan 2 2019

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

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

* TIMING...through 6 AM AST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-012-021600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190104T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
352 AM AST Wed Jan 2 2019

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

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

* TIMING...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.

&&

$$
363 
WHCA42 TJSJ 021440
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1040 AM AST Wed Jan 2 2019

PRZ001-002-VIZ002-022245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-St Croix-
1040 AM AST Wed Jan 2 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the San Juan Metropolitan area and 
  northeast coast of Puerto Rico, as well as the north coast of 
  Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-012-022245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190104T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1040 AM AST Wed Jan 2 2019

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

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

* TIMING...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.

&&

$$
552 
WHCA42 TJSJ 021952
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
352 PM AST Wed Jan 2 2019

PRZ012-030800-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.190104T0600Z-190104T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
Culebra-
352 PM AST Wed Jan 2 2019

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

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

* LOCATION...At and around Culebrita beach.
  

* TIMING...Through late Thursday 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-VIZ002-030800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-St Croix-
352 PM AST Wed Jan 2 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the San Juan Metropolitan area and 
  northeast coast of Puerto Rico, as well as the north coast of 
  Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-030800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190104T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
352 PM AST Wed Jan 2 2019

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

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

* TIMING...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.

&&

$$
093 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030059
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
859 PM AST Wed Jan 2 2019

PRZ012-031000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.190104T0600Z-190104T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
Culebra-
859 PM AST Wed Jan 2 2019

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

* LOCATION...Culebrita beach.

* TIMING...Through Thursday 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-VIZ002-031000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-St Croix-
859 PM AST Wed Jan 2 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the San Juan Metropolitan area and
  northeast coast of Puerto Rico, as well as the northeast coast 
  of Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-031000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190104T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
859 PM AST Wed Jan 2 2019

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

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

* TIMING...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.

&&

$$
727 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030749
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
349 AM AST Thu Jan 3 2019

PRZ001-002-012-VIZ002-031600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-St Croix-
349 AM AST Thu Jan 3 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the San Juan Metropolitan area and
  northeast coast of Puerto Rico, as well as Cramer Park in Saint
  Croix and Culebrita beach in 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-031600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190104T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
349 AM AST Thu Jan 3 2019

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
998 
WHCA42 TJSJ 031640
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1240 PM AST Thu Jan 3 2019

Seas are subsiding but a high risk of rip currents will continue
through tonight.

PRZ012-031745-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
Culebra-
1240 PM AST Thu Jan 3 2019

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

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


$$

PRZ001-002-VIZ002-032200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190103T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-St Croix-
1240 PM AST Thu Jan 3 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the San Juan Metropolitan area and
  northeast coast of Puerto Rico, as well as Cramer Park in Saint
  Croix. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-032200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190104T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
1240 PM AST Thu Jan 3 2019

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
048 
WHCA42 TJSJ 032235
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
635 PM AST Thu Jan 3 2019

PRZ005-008-040645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190104T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
635 PM AST Thu Jan 3 2019

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
160 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040850
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
450 AM AST Fri Jan 4 2019

PRZ005-008-041000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.000000T0000Z-190104T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
450 AM AST Fri Jan 4 2019

...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 26, 2:59 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ8 days

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.