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Rip Current Statement 14, NWS JSJ

March 18, 2019

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 18, 2019, 3:15 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 18, 2019, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Mar 18, 2019, 3:15 AM CDT (08:15 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 18, 2019, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 19, 2019, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

610 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180815
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
415 AM AST Mon Mar 18 2019

Northeasterly swell will cause an increase in surf heights and
will cause a high risk of rip currents across some beaches of
northern Puerto Rico today and tonight.

PRZ005-181800-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.190318T1000Z-190319T1000Z/
North Central-
415 AM AST Mon Mar 18 2019

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

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

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

* TIMING...Through 6 AM AST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-181800-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.190318T2200Z-190319T1000Z/
Northwest-
415 AM AST Mon Mar 18 2019

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

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico

* TIMING...From 6 PM AST today to 6 AM AST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
162 
WHCA42 TJSJ 181504
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1104 AM AST Mon Mar 18 2019

Northeasterly swell will cause an increase in surf heights and
will cause a high risk of rip currents across some beaches of
northern Puerto Rico today and tonight.

PRZ005-182315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-190319T1000Z/
North Central-
1104 AM AST Mon Mar 18 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-182315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.190318T2200Z-190319T1000Z/
Northwest-
1104 AM AST Mon Mar 18 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...From 6 PM AST through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea 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.

&&

$$
683 
WHCA42 TJSJ 182045
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
445 PM AST Mon Mar 18 2019

PRZ005-191000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-190320T1000Z/
North Central-
445 PM AST Mon Mar 18 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-191000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.190318T2200Z-190320T1000Z/
Northwest-
445 PM AST Mon Mar 18 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea 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.

&&

$$
819 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190102
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
902 PM AST Mon Mar 18 2019

PRZ005-008-190915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-190320T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
902 PM AST Mon Mar 18 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea 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.

&&

$$
226 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190754
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
354 AM AST Tue Mar 19 2019

PRZ005-008-191800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-190319T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
354 AM AST Tue Mar 19 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of north central and northwestern Puerto 
  Rico.

* TIMING...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea 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.

&&

$$
681 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191401
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1001 AM AST Tue Mar 19 2019


PRZ005-008-192200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-190319T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
1001 AM AST Tue Mar 19 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of north central and northwestern Puerto 
  Rico. 

* TIMING...Through 6 PM AST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea 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.

&&

$$
172 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191409 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1009 AM AST Tue Mar 19 2019


PRZ005-008-192200-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-190319T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
1009 AM AST Tue Mar 19 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of north central and northwestern Puerto 
  Rico. 

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

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea 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.

&&

$$

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