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Rip Current Statement 6, NWS JSJ

January 14, 2018

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Jan 14, 2018, 9:07 PM CST. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 14, 2018, 9:07 PM CST (03:07 UTC)
Expired
Jan 18, 2018, 4:00 AM CST
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

272 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150307
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1107 PM AST Sun Jan 14 2018

PRZ002-012-151800-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.180115T0307Z-180115T2200Z/
Northeast-Culebra-
1107 PM AST Sun Jan 14 2018

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

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

* LOCATION...from the northeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra.
  

* TIMING...through Monday afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-151800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180115T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-
1107 PM AST Sun Jan 14 2018

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

* LOCATION...from the north central to the northeast coasts of
  Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...through Monday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ008-VIZ002-151800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-180115T2200Z/
Northwest-St Croix-
1107 PM AST Sun Jan 14 2018

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

* LOCATION...across the northwest coast of Puerto Rico and St 
  Croix. 

* TIMING...through Monday afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
923 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150753
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
353 AM AST Mon Jan 15 2018

PRZ002-012-152200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-180116T2200Z/
Northeast-Culebra-
353 AM AST Mon Jan 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...from the northeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* TIMING...through Tuesday afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-152200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180116T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-
353 AM AST Mon Jan 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...from the north central to the northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...through Tuesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ008-VIZ002-152200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-180116T2200Z/
Northwest-St Croix-
353 AM AST Mon Jan 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...across the northwest coast of Puerto Rico and St 
  Croix. 

* TIMING...through Tuesday afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$
154 
WHCA42 TJSJ 152032
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
432 PM AST Mon Jan 15 2018

Although seas will be subsiding, there will be a high risk of rip
currents along many north facing Atlantic beaches through
Wednesday.

PRZ002-161000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-180117T2200Z/
Northeast-
432 PM AST Mon Jan 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...Along the northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...through Wednesday afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-161000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-
432 PM AST Mon Jan 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...Along the north central to the northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...through Wednesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ008-VIZ002-161000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-180117T2200Z/
Northwest-St Croix-
432 PM AST Mon Jan 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...across the northwest coast of Puerto Rico and St 
  Croix. 

* TIMING...through Wednesday afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-161000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-180116T2200Z/
Culebra-
432 PM AST Mon Jan 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...Culebra.

* TIMING...through Tuesday afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$
637 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160734
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
334 AM AST Tue Jan 16 2018

PRZ002-162200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-180117T2200Z/
Northeast-
334 AM AST Tue Jan 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Along the northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...through Wednesday afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-162200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-
334 AM AST Tue Jan 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Along the north central to the northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...through Wednesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ008-VIZ002-162200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-180117T2200Z/
Northwest-St Croix-
334 AM AST Tue Jan 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...across the northwest coast of Puerto Rico and St 
  Croix. 

* TIMING...through Wednesday afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-162200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-180116T2200Z/
Culebra-
334 AM AST Tue Jan 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Culebra.

* TIMING...through Tuesday afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$
211 
WHCA42 TJSJ 162040
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
440 PM AST Tue Jan 16 2018

Seas are slowly diminishing but a high risk of rip currents will
continue through mid week along the north coasts of Puerto Rico
and Saint Croix.

PRZ002-170200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-180118T1000Z/
Northeast-
440 PM AST Tue Jan 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Along the northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through late Wednesday night.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-170200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180118T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-
440 PM AST Tue Jan 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Along the north central to the northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Through late Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ008-VIZ002-170200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1000Z/
Northwest-St Croix-
440 PM AST Tue Jan 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...across the northwest coast of Puerto Rico and St 
  Croix. 

* TIMING...Through late Wednesday night.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-162200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-180116T2200Z/
Culebra-
440 PM AST Tue Jan 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Culebra.

* TIMING...through Tuesday afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$
916 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170015 AAA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
815 PM AST Tue Jan 16 2018

Seas are slowly diminishing but a high risk of rip currents will
continue through mid week along the north coasts of Puerto Rico
and Saint Croix.

PRZ002-170815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-180118T1000Z/
Northeast-
815 PM AST Tue Jan 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Along the northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through late Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ008-VIZ002-170815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1000Z/
Northwest-St Croix-
815 PM AST Tue Jan 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...across the northwest coast of Puerto Rico and St 
  Croix. 

* TIMING...Through late Wednesday night.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-170815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180118T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-
815 PM AST Tue Jan 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Along the north central to the northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Through late Wednesday night.

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

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.

&&

$$
857 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170754
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
354 AM AST Wed Jan 17 2018

PRZ002-171600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-180118T1000Z/
Northeast-
354 AM AST Wed Jan 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Along the northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through late Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ008-VIZ002-171600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1000Z/
Northwest-St Croix-
354 AM AST Wed Jan 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...across the northwest coast of Puerto Rico and St 
  Croix. 

* TIMING...Through late Wednesday night.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-171600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180118T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-
354 AM AST Wed Jan 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Along the north central to the northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Through late Wednesday night.

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

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.

&&

$$
198 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171759
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
159 PM AST Wed Jan 17 2018


PRZ002-180200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-180118T1000Z/
Northeast-
159 PM AST Wed Jan 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Along the northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through late Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ008-VIZ002-180200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1000Z/
Northwest-St Croix-
159 PM AST Wed Jan 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...across the northwest coast of Puerto Rico and St 
  Croix. 

* TIMING...Through late Wednesday night.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-180200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180118T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-
159 PM AST Wed Jan 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Along the north central to the coast of the San Juan
  and vicinity area in Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Through late Wednesday night.

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

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.

&&

$$
359 
WHCA42 TJSJ 172024
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
424 PM AST Wed Jan 17 2018

PRZ002-180430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-180118T1000Z/
Northeast-
424 PM AST Wed Jan 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Along the northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ008-VIZ002-180430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T1000Z/
Northwest-St Croix-
424 PM AST Wed Jan 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...across the northwest coast of Puerto Rico and St 
  Croix. 

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

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

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-180430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180118T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-
424 PM AST Wed Jan 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Along the north central to the coast of the San 
  Juan and vicinity area in Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 15, 2:11 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ70 hr

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