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Rip Current Statement 10, NWS JSJ

February 20, 2019

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Feb 20, 2019, 3:27 PM CST. It took effect at Feb 21, 2019, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 20, 2019, 3:27 PM CST (21:27 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 21, 2019, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 24, 2019, 4:00 PM CST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

356 
WHCA42 TJSJ 202127
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
527 PM AST Wed Feb 20 2019

...HAZARDOUS COASTAL CONDITIONS EXPECTED FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THE UPCOMING WEEKEND...

.Along with marine conditions, coastal conditions will 
deteriorate as wind and seas increase across the region.

VIZ002-210530-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190221T1000Z-190223T1000Z/
St Croix-
527 PM AST Wed Feb 20 2019

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

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

* LOCATION...Cramer Park beach in Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Thursday morning through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of
  swimmers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-210530-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190221T2200Z-190223T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
527 PM AST Wed Feb 20 2019

...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...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coast of
  Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-210530-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T1000Z-190223T1000Z/
Culebra-
527 PM AST Wed Feb 20 2019

...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 along the north coast of Culebra.

* TIMING...Friday morning 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-210530-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T2200Z-190223T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
527 PM AST Wed Feb 20 2019

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

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

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

* TIMING...Friday 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.

&&

$$
15 follow-up statements
813 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210114
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
914 PM AST Wed Feb 20 2019

...HAZARDOUS COASTAL CONDITIONS EXPECTED FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH AT LEAST LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

.Marine and coastal conditions will deteriorate as wind and seas 
increase across the region over the next several days.

VIZ002-210915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190221T1000Z-190223T1000Z/
St Croix-
914 PM AST Wed Feb 20 2019

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

* LOCATION...Cramer Park beach in Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Thursday morning through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-210915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190221T2200Z-190223T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
914 PM AST Wed Feb 20 2019

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-210915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T1000Z-190223T1000Z/
Culebra-
914 PM AST Wed Feb 20 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Friday morning 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-210915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T2200Z-190223T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
914 PM AST Wed Feb 20 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Friday 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.

&&

$$
350 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210758
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
358 AM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

VIZ002-211600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190221T1000Z-190223T1000Z/
St Croix-
358 AM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

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

* LOCATION...Cramer Park beach in 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-211600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190221T2200Z-190223T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
358 AM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

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

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

* TIMING...This evening through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

PRZ012-211600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T1000Z-190223T1000Z/
Culebra-
358 AM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Friday morning 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-211600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T2200Z-190223T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
358 AM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Friday 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.

&&

$$
934 
WHCA42 TJSJ 211344
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
944 AM AST Thu Feb 21 2019


VIZ002-220200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190224T1000Z/
St Croix-
944 AM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

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

* LOCATION...Cramer Park beach in Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-220200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190221T2200Z-190224T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
944 AM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

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

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

* TIMING...This evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-220200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T1000Z-190224T1000Z/
Culebra-
944 AM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-220200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T2200Z-190224T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
944 AM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Friday evening 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.

&&

$$
926 
WHCA42 TJSJ 212029
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
429 PM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

...HAZARDOUS COASTAL CONDITIONS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL
DAYS...

.Marine and coastal conditions will deteriorate as wind and seas 
increase across the region over the next several days.

PRZ010-220430-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T2200Z-190224T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
429 PM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

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

The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from Friday evening through late
Saturday night. 

* LOCATION...Beaches along the Mayaguez and Vicinity coast of
  Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Friday evening through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-220430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T1000Z-190224T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
429 PM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north central to northeast coast 
  of 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-220430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190224T1000Z/
St Croix-
429 PM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north and east coast of Saint 
  Croix.

* TIMING...Through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

PRZ008-220430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190221T2200Z-190224T1000Z/
Northwest-
429 PM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ012-220430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T1000Z-190224T1000Z/
Culebra-
429 PM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-220430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T2200Z-190224T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
429 PM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Friday evening 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.

&&

$$
076 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220050
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
850 PM AST Thu Feb 21 2019


PRZ008-VIZ002-220900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190224T1000Z/
Northwest-St Croix-
850 PM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-012-220900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T1000Z-190224T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
850 PM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north central to northeast coast 
  of 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-220900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T2200Z-190224T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
850 PM AST Thu Feb 21 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the Mayaguez and Vicinity coast of 
  Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Friday evening 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.

&&

$$
789 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220742
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
342 AM AST Fri Feb 22 2019

PRZ010-222200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190223T1000Z-190224T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
342 AM AST Fri Feb 22 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the Mayaguez and Vicinity coast of 
  Puerto Rico. 

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

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

PRZ008-VIZ002-222200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190224T1000Z/
Northwest-St Croix-
342 AM AST Fri Feb 22 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest coast of Puerto Rico and
  Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-012-222200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T1000Z-190224T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
342 AM AST Fri Feb 22 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

VIZ001-222200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T2200Z-190224T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
342 AM AST Fri Feb 22 2019

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

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

* TIMING...This evening 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.

&&

$$
095 
WHCA42 TJSJ 221407
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1007 AM AST Fri Feb 22 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-230400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190224T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
1007 AM AST Fri Feb 22 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

VIZ001-230400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T2200Z-190224T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1007 AM AST Fri Feb 22 2019

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

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

* TIMING...This evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-230400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190223T1000Z-190224T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1007 AM AST Fri Feb 22 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.
 
* TIMING...Saturday morning through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$
126 
WHCA42 TJSJ 222010
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
410 PM AST Fri Feb 22 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-231000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190224T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
410 PM AST Fri Feb 22 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

VIZ001-231000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T2200Z-190224T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
410 PM AST Fri Feb 22 2019

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

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

* TIMING...This evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-231000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190223T1000Z-190224T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
410 PM AST Fri Feb 22 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$
301 
WHCA42 TJSJ 230112
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
912 PM AST Fri Feb 22 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-230915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190224T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
912 PM AST Fri Feb 22 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-230915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190223T1000Z-190224T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
912 PM AST Fri Feb 22 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$
413 
WHCA42 TJSJ 230715
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
315 AM AST Sat Feb 23 2019


PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-231515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190224T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
315 AM AST Sat Feb 23 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coast of
  Puerto Rico, as well as beaches along the north coast of
  Culebra, Saint Thomas and Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-231515-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190223T1000Z-190224T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
315 AM AST Sat Feb 23 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the Aguada and Rincon coast.

* 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.

&&

$$
864 
WHCA42 TJSJ 231549 AAA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1149 AM AST Sat Feb 23 2019

Strong winds are keeping seas rough and bringing hazardous marine
conditions to the coasts and beaches. 

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-240200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190224T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
1149 AM AST Sat Feb 23 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico, as well as beaches along the north coast of 
  Culebra, Saint Thomas and Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-240200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190224T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1149 AM AST Sat Feb 23 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the Aguada and Rincon coast.

* 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.

&&

$$
735 
WHCA42 TJSJ 232017
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
417 PM AST Sat Feb 23 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-240430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190224T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
417 PM AST Sat Feb 23 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico, as well as beaches along the north coast of 
  Culebra, Saint Thomas and Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-240430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190224T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
417 PM AST Sat Feb 23 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the Aguada and Rincon coast.

* 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.

&&

$$
372 
WHCA42 TJSJ 240109
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
909 PM AST Sat Feb 23 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-241000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190224T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
909 PM AST Sat Feb 23 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico, as well as beaches along the north coast of 
  Culebra, Saint Thomas and Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-241000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190224T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
909 PM AST Sat Feb 23 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the Aguada and Rincon coast.

* TIMING...Through early Sunday 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.

&&

$$
330 
WHCA42 TJSJ 240645
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
245 AM AST Sun Feb 24 2019


PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-241445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190224T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
245 AM AST Sun Feb 24 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico, as well as beaches along the north coast of 
  Culebra, Saint Thomas and 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-241000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190224T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
245 AM AST Sun Feb 24 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 early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of 
  swimmers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$
706 
WHCA42 TJSJ 242030
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
430 PM AST Sun Feb 24 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-242200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190224T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
430 PM AST Sun Feb 24 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico, as well as beaches along the north coast of 
  Culebra, Saint Thomas and 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.

&&

$$

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Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 2019Rip Current Statements in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2019Every rip current statement in 2019

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.