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Rip Current Statement 20, NWS JSJ

April 3, 2019

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 3, 2019, 2:58 PM CDT. It took effect at Apr 3, 2019, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 3, 2019, 2:58 PM CDT (19:58 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 3, 2019, 5:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 8, 2019, 2:51 AM CDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

622 
WHCA42 TJSJ 031958
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
358 PM AST Wed Apr 3 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-040400-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.190403T2200Z-190404T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
358 PM AST Wed Apr 3 2019

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

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

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

* TIMING...Through at least Thursday 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.

&&

$$
17 follow-up statements
912 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040816
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
416 AM AST Thu Apr 4 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-041630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190405T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
416 AM AST Thu Apr 4 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through at least 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.

&&

$$
258 
WHCA42 TJSJ 041417
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1017 AM AST Thu Apr 4 2019


PRZ001-002-005-008-050200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190405T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1017 AM AST Thu Apr 4 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through at least 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.

&&

$$
372 
WHCA42 TJSJ 041923
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
323 PM AST Thu Apr 4 2019


PRZ012-050330-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.190405T2200Z-190406T1000Z/
Culebra-
323 PM AST Thu Apr 4 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 Culebra.

* TIMING...Friday evening through at least 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-050330-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190406T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
323 PM AST Thu Apr 4 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through at least 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.

&&

$$
046 
WHCA42 TJSJ 050131
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
931 PM AST Thu Apr 4 2019

Strong winds and a northerly swell are generating a high risk of
rip currents on the northern coast of Puerto Rico and a moderate
risk of rip currents in many other locations.

PRZ001-002-005-008-050945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190406T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
931 PM AST Thu Apr 4 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through at least 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-050945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.190405T2200Z-190406T1000Z/
Culebra-
931 PM AST Thu Apr 4 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Friday evening through at least 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.

&&

$$
167 
WHCA42 TJSJ 050818
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
418 AM AST Fri Apr 5 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-051630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190406T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
418 AM AST Fri Apr 5 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through at least 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-051630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.190405T2200Z-190406T1000Z/
Culebra-
418 AM AST Fri Apr 5 2019

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

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

* TIMING...from this evening through at least 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.

&&

$$
277 
WHCA42 TJSJ 051556
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1156 AM AST Fri Apr 5 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-060200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190406T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1156 AM AST Fri Apr 5 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through at least 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-060200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.190405T2200Z-190406T1000Z/
Culebra-
1156 AM AST Fri Apr 5 2019

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

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

* TIMING...from this evening through at least 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.

&&

$$
111 
WHCA42 TJSJ 051948
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
348 PM AST Fri Apr 5 2019


PRZ012-060400-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.190405T2200Z-190406T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.190406T1000Z-190407T1000Z/
Culebra-
348 PM AST Fri Apr 5 2019

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

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

* LOCATION...Culebrita in Culebra.

* TIMING...Saturday morning through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-060400-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.190406T1000Z-190407T1000Z/
St Croix-
348 PM AST Fri Apr 5 2019

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

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

* LOCATION...Cramer Park in Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Saturday morning through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-060400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190407T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
348 PM AST Fri Apr 5 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$
673 
WHCA42 TJSJ 060152
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
952 PM AST Fri Apr 5 2019


PRZ001-002-005-008-061000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190407T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
952 PM AST Fri Apr 5 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-061000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.190406T1000Z-190407T1000Z/
St Croix-
952 PM AST Fri Apr 5 2019

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

* LOCATION...Cramer Park in Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Saturday morning through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-061000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.190406T1000Z-190407T1000Z/
Culebra-
952 PM AST Fri Apr 5 2019

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

* LOCATION...Culebrita in Culebra.

* TIMING...Saturday morning through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$
165 
WHCA42 TJSJ 060750
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
350 AM AST Sat Apr 6 2019

PRZ001-002-005-008-061600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190407T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
350 AM AST Sat Apr 6 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest to northeast 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-061600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.190406T1000Z-190407T1000Z/
St Croix-
350 AM AST Sat Apr 6 2019

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

* LOCATION...Cramer Park in Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-061600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.190406T1000Z-190407T1000Z/
Culebra-
350 AM AST Sat Apr 6 2019

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

* LOCATION...Culebrita in Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
516 
WHCA42 TJSJ 061531
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1131 AM AST Sat Apr 6 2019


PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-062345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190407T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
1131 AM AST Sat Apr 6 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coast of
  Puerto Rico, as well as Kramer Park beach in Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-062345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-190407T1000Z/
Culebra-
1131 AM AST Sat Apr 6 2019

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

* LOCATION...Culebrita in Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
552 
WHCA42 TJSJ 061948
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
348 PM AST Sat Apr 6 2019


PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-070400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190407T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
348 PM AST Sat Apr 6 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 Kramer Park beach in Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-070400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-190407T1000Z/
Culebra-
348 PM AST Sat Apr 6 2019

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

* LOCATION...Culebrita in Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
836 
WHCA42 TJSJ 070107
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
907 PM AST Sat Apr 6 2019

Subsiding northerly swell and winds will still be sufficient to
create a high risk of rip currents on the northern coasts of
Puerto Rico and Culebra. 

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-071045-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190407T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
907 PM AST Sat Apr 6 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 Kramer Park beach in Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-071000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-190407T1000Z/
Culebra-
907 PM AST Sat Apr 6 2019

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

* LOCATION...Culebrita in Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
827 
WHCA42 TJSJ 070734
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
334 AM AST Sun Apr 7 2019

PRZ002-071000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190407T1000Z/
Northeast-
334 AM AST Sun Apr 7 2019

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

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

* TIMING...Through 6 AM AST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-071700-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190408T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
334 AM AST Sun Apr 7 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest and north-central 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-VIZ002-071700-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190407T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-St Croix-
334 AM AST Sun Apr 7 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along San Juan and Vicinity as well as 
  Cramer Park beach in Saint Croix. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-071000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-190407T1000Z/
Culebra-
334 AM AST Sun Apr 7 2019

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

* LOCATION...Culebrita beach

* TIMING...Through 6 AM AST this morning. 

* 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.

&&

$$
728 
WHCA42 TJSJ 071441
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1041 AM AST Sun Apr 7 2019


PRZ005-008-072245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190408T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
1041 AM AST Sun Apr 7 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest and north-central 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-VIZ002-072200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190407T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-St Croix-
1041 AM AST Sun Apr 7 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along San Juan and Vicinity as well as 
  Cramer Park beach in Saint Croix. 

* 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.

&&

$$
260 
WHCA42 TJSJ 072002
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
402 PM AST Sun Apr 7 2019


PRZ005-008-080415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190408T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
402 PM AST Sun Apr 7 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along the northwest and north-central 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-VIZ002-072200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190407T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-St Croix-
402 PM AST Sun Apr 7 2019

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

* LOCATION...Beaches along San Juan and Vicinity coast of Puerto
  Rico, as well as Cramer Park beach in Saint Croix. 

* 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.

&&

$$
104 
WHCA42 TJSJ 080146
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
946 PM AST Sun Apr 7 2019


PRZ005-008-081000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190408T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
946 PM AST Sun Apr 7 2019

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
442 
WHCA42 TJSJ 080751
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
351 AM AST Mon Apr 8 2019

PRZ005-008-080900-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-190408T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
351 AM AST Mon Apr 8 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High
Rip Current Risk. 


$$

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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.