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Rip Current Statement 11, NWS JSJ

February 24, 2019

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Feb 24, 2019, 7:51 PM CST. It took effect at Feb 25, 2019, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 24, 2019, 7:51 PM CST (01:51 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 25, 2019, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Mar 2, 2019, 4:00 PM CST
In force
6 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

765 
WHCA42 TJSJ 250151
CFWSJU

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


PRZ001-002-005-251000-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.190225T1000Z-190226T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
951 PM AST Sun Feb 24 2019

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

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of north central to northeastern Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...From Monday morning through at least late Monday 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.

&&

$$
22 follow-up statements
347 
WHCA42 TJSJ 250827
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
427 AM AST Mon Feb 25 2019


PRZ008-012-VIZ001-002-251630-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.190225T2200Z-190227T1000Z/
Northwest-Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
St Croix-
427 AM AST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest coast of Puerto Rico, as
  well as beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas and Cramer
  Park beach in Saint Croix.

* TIMING...This evening through late 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-251630-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.190226T1000Z-190227T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
427 AM AST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the Rincon and Aguada coast of Puerto
  Rico.

* TIMING...Tuesday morning through late 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-251630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.190225T1000Z-190227T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
427 AM AST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through late 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.

&&

$$
031 
WHCA42 TJSJ 251533 AAA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1133 AM AST Mon Feb 25 2019

Increasing winds tonight and Tuesday will maintain and expand
areas with a high risk of rip currents.

PRZ001-002-005-260000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190227T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
1133 AM AST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through late 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-012-VIZ001-002-260000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.190225T2200Z-190227T1000Z/
Northwest-Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
St Croix-
1133 AM AST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest coast of Puerto Rico, 
  as well as beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas and 
  Cramer Park beach in Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...This evening through late 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-260000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.190226T1000Z-190227T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1133 AM AST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the Rincon and Aguada coast of Puerto 
  Rico. 

* TIMING...Tuesday morning through late 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.

&&

$$
367 
WHCA42 TJSJ 252352
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
752 PM AST Mon Feb 25 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-261000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190227T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
752 PM AST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra
  as well as the north and eastern beaches of Saint Croix.
 
* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-261000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190226T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
752 PM AST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-261000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.190226T1000Z-190227T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
752 PM AST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

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

&&

$$
667 
WHCA42 TJSJ 260813
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
413 AM AST Tue Feb 26 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-261615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190227T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
413 AM AST Tue Feb 26 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north coast of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra as well as the north and eastern beaches of Saint 
  Croix. 

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-261615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190226T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
413 AM AST Tue Feb 26 2019

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-261615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.190226T1000Z-190227T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
413 AM AST Tue Feb 26 2019

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

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

&&

$$
128 
WHCA42 TJSJ 261431
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1031 AM AST Tue Feb 26 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-262245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190227T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix-
1031 AM AST Tue Feb 26 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north coast of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra as well as the north and eastern beaches of Saint 
  Croix. 

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-262200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190226T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1031 AM AST Tue Feb 26 2019

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
496 
WHCA42 TJSJ 261953
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
353 PM AST Tue Feb 26 2019


PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-270400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190228T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
353 PM AST Tue Feb 26 2019

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

* LOCATION...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint
  Thomas. 

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-270400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190227T2200Z/
St Croix-
353 PM AST Tue Feb 26 2019

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
800 
WHCA42 TJSJ 270113
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
913 PM AST Tue Feb 26 2019


PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-270915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190228T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
913 PM AST Tue Feb 26 2019

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

* LOCATION...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and 
  Saint Thomas. 

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-270915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190227T2200Z/
St Croix-
913 PM AST Tue Feb 26 2019

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
201 
WHCA42 TJSJ 270824
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
424 AM AST Wed Feb 27 2019


PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-271630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190228T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
424 AM AST Wed Feb 27 2019

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

* LOCATION...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and some
  of the northern beaches of St. Thomas. 

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-271630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190227T2200Z/
St Croix-
424 AM AST Wed Feb 27 2019

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

* LOCATION...For Cramer Park and nearby beaches.
  

* 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.

&&

$$
792 
WHCA42 TJSJ 271359
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
959 AM AST Wed Feb 27 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-280200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190228T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
959 AM AST Wed Feb 27 2019

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

* LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and 
  some of the northern beaches of St. Thomas. 

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-272200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190227T2200Z/
St Croix-
959 AM AST Wed Feb 27 2019

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

* LOCATION...For Cramer Park and nearby beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$
412 
WHCA42 TJSJ 271949
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
349 PM AST Wed Feb 27 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-280400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190302T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
349 PM AST Wed Feb 27 2019

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

* LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and 
  some of the northern beaches of St. Thomas. 

* TIMING...Through late Friday Night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-280400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190228T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
349 PM AST Wed Feb 27 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches near Aguada and Rincon

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-272200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190227T2200Z/
St Croix-
349 PM AST Wed Feb 27 2019

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

* LOCATION...For Cramer Park and nearby beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$
148 
WHCA42 TJSJ 280114
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
914 PM AST Wed Feb 27 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-280915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190302T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
914 PM AST Wed Feb 27 2019

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

* LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and 
  some of the northern beaches of St. Thomas. 

* TIMING...Through late Friday Night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-280915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190228T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
914 PM AST Wed Feb 27 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches near Aguada and Rincon

* 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.

&&

$$
296 
WHCA42 TJSJ 280826
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
426 AM AST Thu Feb 28 2019


PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-281630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190302T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
426 AM AST Thu Feb 28 2019

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

* LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and 
  some of the northern beaches of St. Thomas. 

* TIMING...Through late Friday Night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-281630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190228T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
426 AM AST Thu Feb 28 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches near Aguada and Rincon

* 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.

&&

$$
061 
WHCA42 TJSJ 281430
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1030 AM AST Thu Feb 28 2019


PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-010400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190302T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1030 AM AST Thu Feb 28 2019

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

* LOCATION...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and 
  some of the northern beaches of St. Thomas. 

* TIMING...Through late Friday Night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-282200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190228T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1030 AM AST Thu Feb 28 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches near Aguada and Rincon

* 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.

&&

$$
141 
WHCA42 TJSJ 281917
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
317 PM AST Thu Feb 28 2019


VIZ001-010330-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190301T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
317 PM AST Thu Feb 28 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through Friday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-010330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190302T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
317 PM AST Thu Feb 28 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through late Friday Night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-282200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190228T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
317 PM AST Thu Feb 28 2019

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
247 
WHCA42 TJSJ 010102
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
902 PM AST Thu Feb 28 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-010915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190302T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
902 PM AST Thu Feb 28 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through late Friday Night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

VIZ001-010915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190301T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
902 PM AST Thu Feb 28 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through Friday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$
267 
WHCA42 TJSJ 010800
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 AM AST Fri Mar 1 2019

Default overview section
PRZ001-002-005-008-012-011600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190302T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
400 AM AST Fri Mar 1 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through late Friday Night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

VIZ001-011600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190301T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
400 AM AST Fri Mar 1 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through Friday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$
907 
WHCA42 TJSJ 011450
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1050 AM AST Fri Mar 1 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-012300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190302T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1050 AM AST Fri Mar 1 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

VIZ001-012200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190301T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1050 AM AST Fri Mar 1 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$
391 
WHCA42 TJSJ 011925
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
325 PM AST Fri Mar 1 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-020330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190302T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
325 PM AST Fri Mar 1 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

VIZ001-012200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190301T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
325 PM AST Fri Mar 1 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$
784 
WHCA42 TJSJ 020047
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
847 PM AST Fri Mar 1 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-021000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190302T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
847 PM AST Fri Mar 1 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$
368 
WHCA42 TJSJ 020731
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
331 AM AST Sat Mar 2 2019


PRZ012-021545-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190302T2200Z/
Culebra-
331 AM AST Sat Mar 2 2019

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

* LOCATION... Northeast beaches of Culebra. 

* TIMING...Until 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-021000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190302T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
331 AM AST Sat Mar 2 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$
079 
WHCA42 TJSJ 021339
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
939 AM AST Sat Mar 2 2019


PRZ012-022200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190302T2200Z/
Culebra-
939 AM AST Sat Mar 2 2019

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

* LOCATION...Northeast beaches of Culebra.

* TIMING...Until 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.

&&

$$
678 
WHCA42 TJSJ 021940
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
340 PM AST Sat Mar 2 2019

PRZ012-022200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190302T2200Z/
Culebra-
340 PM AST Sat Mar 2 2019

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

* LOCATION...Northeast beaches of Culebra.

* TIMING...Until 6 PM AST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

Nearby

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Sources

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