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Rip Current Statement 19, NWS JSJ

March 27, 2019

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 27, 2019, 2:49 PM CDT. It took effect at Mar 28, 2019, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 48 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 27, 2019, 2:49 PM CDT (19:49 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 28, 2019, 5:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 30, 2019, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
48 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

311 
WHCA42 TJSJ 271949
CFWSJU

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

PRZ005-008-280400-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.190328T2200Z-190329T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
349 PM AST Wed Mar 27 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* LOCATION...Northwest and north central beaches of Puerto Rico

* TIMING...Thursday tonight through Friday 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.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
128 
WHCA42 TJSJ 280107
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
907 PM AST Wed Mar 27 2019

PRZ005-008-281000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.190328T2200Z-190329T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
907 PM AST Wed Mar 27 2019

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

* LOCATION...Northwest and north central beaches of Puerto Rico

* TIMING...Thursday tonight through Friday 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.

&&

$$
303 
WHCA42 TJSJ 280839
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
439 AM AST Thu Mar 28 2019


PRZ001-281645-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.190328T2200Z-190330T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
439 AM AST Thu Mar 28 2019

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

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

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

* TIMING...This evening through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-010-281645-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.190329T1000Z-190330T1000Z/
Northeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
439 AM AST Thu Mar 28 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 Mayaguez and Vicinity, as well as
  the northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Friday morning through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-281645-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.190329T1000Z-190329T2200Z/
Culebra-
439 AM AST Thu Mar 28 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* TIMING...Friday morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-281645-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.190328T2200Z-190330T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
439 AM AST Thu Mar 28 2019

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

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

* TIMING...This evening through late Friday 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.

&&

$$
357 
WHCA42 TJSJ 281528
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1128 AM AST Thu Mar 28 2019

PRZ001-005-008-282330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.190328T2200Z-190330T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
1128 AM AST Thu Mar 28 2019

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

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

* TIMING...This evening through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-010-282330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.190329T1000Z-190330T1000Z/
Northeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1128 AM AST Thu Mar 28 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the Mayaguez and Vicinity, as well as 
  the northeast coast of Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Friday morning through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-282330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.190329T1000Z-190329T2200Z/
Culebra-
1128 AM AST Thu Mar 28 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Friday morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$
353 
WHCA42 TJSJ 282032
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
432 PM AST Thu Mar 28 2019


PRZ001-005-008-290445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.190328T2200Z-190330T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
432 PM AST Thu Mar 28 2019

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

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

* TIMING...This evening through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-010-290445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.190329T1000Z-190330T1000Z/
Northeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
432 PM AST Thu Mar 28 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the Mayaguez and Vicinity, as well as 
  the northeast coast of Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Friday morning through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-290445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.190329T1000Z-190329T2200Z/
Culebra-
432 PM AST Thu Mar 28 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Friday morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$
894 
WHCA42 TJSJ 290034
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
834 PM AST Thu Mar 28 2019

PRZ001-005-008-291000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-190330T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
834 PM AST Thu Mar 28 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the coast of North Central, Northwest,
  and San Juan and Vicinity of Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...This evening through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-010-291000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.190329T1000Z-190330T1000Z/
Northeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
834 PM AST Thu Mar 28 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the Mayaguez and Vicinity, as well as 
  the northeast coast of Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Friday morning through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-291000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.190329T1000Z-190329T2200Z/
Culebra-
834 PM AST Thu Mar 28 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST FRIDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* TIMING...Friday morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$
016 
WHCA42 TJSJ 290753
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
353 AM AST Fri Mar 29 2019


PRZ001-005-008-291600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-190330T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
353 AM AST Fri Mar 29 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the north central, northwest, and San
  Juan and vicinity coast of Puerto Rico. 

* TIMING...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-291600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.190329T1000Z-190330T2200Z/
Northeast-
353 AM AST Fri Mar 29 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-291600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.190329T1000Z-190330T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
353 AM AST Fri Mar 29 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the Mayaguez and vicinity coast 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-291600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.190329T1000Z-190329T2200Z/
Culebra-
353 AM AST Fri Mar 29 2019

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
511 
WHCA42 TJSJ 291414
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1014 AM AST Fri Mar 29 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-292215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-190330T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1014 AM AST Fri Mar 29 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-292215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-190330T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1014 AM AST Fri Mar 29 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the Mayaguez and vicinity coast 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-292200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-190329T2200Z/
Culebra-
1014 AM AST Fri Mar 29 2019

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
688 
WHCA42 TJSJ 292128
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
528 PM AST Fri Mar 29 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-300530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-190330T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
528 PM AST Fri Mar 29 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-300530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-190330T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
528 PM AST Fri Mar 29 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the Mayaguez and vicinity coast 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-292230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-190329T2200Z/
Culebra-
528 PM AST Fri Mar 29 2019

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
923 
WHCA42 TJSJ 300121
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
921 PM AST Fri Mar 29 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-301000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-190330T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
921 PM AST Fri Mar 29 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-301000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-190330T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
921 PM AST Fri Mar 29 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the Mayaguez and vicinity coast 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.

&&

$$
278 
WHCA42 TJSJ 300820
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
420 AM AST Sat Mar 30 2019

PRZ010-302200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-190330T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
420 AM AST Sat Mar 30 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches of Rincon. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-302200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-190330T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
420 AM AST Sat Mar 30 2019

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

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

&&

$$
051 
WHCA42 TJSJ 301416
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1016 AM AST Sat Mar 30 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-302200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-190330T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1016 AM AST Sat Mar 30 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico.

* TIMING...Through 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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COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
604 PM AST Sat Mar 30 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-302315-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-190330T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
604 PM AST Sat Mar 30 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

The High Rip current Risk was allowed to expire at 6:00 pm AST for
the north facing beaches of Puerto Rico. However a moderate risk 
of rip current will continue for these beaches through Sunday. 

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The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 27, 5:35 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 2019Every rip current statement in 2019

Sources

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