Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2019
Rip Current Statement 17, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 24, 2019, 3:34 PM CDT. It took effect at Mar 24, 2019, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 34 hr.
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- Issued
- Mar 24, 2019, 3:34 PM CDT (20:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 24, 2019, 5:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 26, 2019, 3:25 AM CDT
- In force
- 34 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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002 WHCA42 TJSJ 242034 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 434 PM AST Sun Mar 24 2019 PRZ005-250400- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.190325T1000Z-190326T1000Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-190324T2200Z/ North Central- 434 PM AST Sun Mar 24 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from Monday morning through late Monday night. * LOCATION...North Central beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through 6 PM AST this evening and then from Monday morning through late Monday 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. && $$ PRZ012-250400- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.190324T2200Z-190325T1000Z/ Culebra- 434 PM AST Sun Mar 24 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect through late tonight. * LOCATION...Culebrita beach * TIMING...Through late tonight * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-002-008-250400- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.190325T1000Z-190326T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest- 434 PM AST Sun Mar 24 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from Monday morning through late Monday night. * LOCATION...Beaches along northwest and northeast PR and San Juan and Vicinity. * TIMING...From Monday morning through late Monday 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. && $$
7 follow-up statements
923 WHCA42 TJSJ 250118 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 918 PM AST Sun Mar 24 2019 PRZ012-251000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190325T1000Z/ Culebra- 918 PM AST Sun Mar 24 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... * LOCATION...Culebrita beach * TIMING...Through 6 AM AST Monday * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-002-008-251000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.190325T1000Z-190326T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest- 918 PM AST Sun Mar 24 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST MONDAY THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * LOCATION...Beaches along northwest and northeast PR and San Juan and Vicinity. * TIMING...From 6 AM AST Monday morning through late Monday 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. && $$ PRZ005-251000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.190325T1000Z-190326T1000Z/ North Central- 918 PM AST Sun Mar 24 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST MONDAY THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * LOCATION...North Central beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...From 6 AM AST Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
842 WHCA42 TJSJ 250833 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 433 AM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 Default overview section PRZ012-250945- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190325T1000Z/ Culebra- 433 AM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High Rip Current Risk for Culebrita beach however a moderate risk of rip currents will continue. $$ PRZ001-002-008-251645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.190325T0833Z-190326T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest- 433 AM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Beaches along northwest and northeast PR and San Juan and Vicinity. * TIMING...From 6 AM AST this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ005-251645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.190325T0833Z-190326T1000Z/ North Central- 433 AM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...North Central beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...From 6 AM AST this morning 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. && $$
662 WHCA42 TJSJ 250945 CCA CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service San Juan PR 545 AM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 Stronger winds and a modest northwest swell will bring a high risk of rip currents to the northern coast of Puerto Rico. PRZ012-250945- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190325T1000Z/ Culebra- 545 AM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High Rip Current Risk for Culebrita beach however a moderate risk of rip currents will continue. $$ PRZ001-002-008-251645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.190325T0833Z-190326T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest- 545 AM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Beaches along northwest and northeast PR and San Juan and Vicinity. * TIMING...From 6 AM AST this morning 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. && $$ PRZ005-251645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.190325T0833Z-190326T1000Z/ North Central- 545 AM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...North Central beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...From 6 AM AST this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
236 WHCA42 TJSJ 251424 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 1024 AM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 PRZ001-002-008-260400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-190326T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest- 1024 AM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Northern beaches of 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. && $$ PRZ005-260400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190326T1000Z/ North Central- 1024 AM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
016 WHCA42 TJSJ 252003 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 403 PM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 PRZ012-260900- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.190325T2200Z-190326T2200Z/ Culebra- 403 PM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect through Tuesday afternoon. * LOCATION...Culebrita Beach * TIMING...Through Tuesday 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-260900- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-190326T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast- 403 PM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity and northeast Puerto Rico * TIMING...Through Tuesday afternoon * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ005-260900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190326T1000Z/ North Central- 403 PM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...North-central beaches of 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. && $$ PRZ008-260900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-190326T1000Z/ Northwest- 403 PM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Northwest beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
868 WHCA42 TJSJ 260121 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 921 PM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 PRZ001-002-012-261000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-190326T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra- 921 PM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity and northeast Puerto Rico as well as Culebrita Beach in Culebra. * TIMING...Through Tuesday 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. && $$ PRZ005-261000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190326T1000Z/ North Central- 921 PM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * LOCATION...North-central beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...Through 6 AM AST Tuesday * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ008-261000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-190326T1000Z/ Northwest- 921 PM AST Mon Mar 25 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * LOCATION...Northwest beaches of 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. && $$
599 WHCA42 TJSJ 260825 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 425 AM AST Tue Mar 26 2019 Winds and swell are diminishing slowly so some areas that were high risk yesterday are now of moderate risk only. PRZ001-012-261630- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-190326T2200Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.190326T1000Z-190326T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Culebra- 425 AM AST Tue Mar 26 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect through this afternoon. * LOCATION...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity as well as Culebrita Beach in Culebra. * TIMING...Through Tuesday afternoon * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry out to sea even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ002-260930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-190326T2200Z/ Northeast- 425 AM AST Tue Mar 26 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High Rip Current Risk. $$ PRZ008-260930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-190326T1000Z/ Northwest- 425 AM AST Tue Mar 26 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High Rip Current Risk. $$ PRZ005-260930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190326T1000Z/ North Central- 425 AM AST Tue Mar 26 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High Rip Current Risk. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2:25 AM CDT | Rip Current Statement | JSJ | 8 hr | |
| Mar 24, 2:25 AM CDT | Rip Current Statement | JSJ | 49 hr | |
| Mar 24, 10:34 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 50 hr | |
| Mar 24, 5:08 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 112 min |
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