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Rip Current Statement 25, NWS JSJ

April 30, 2019

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 30, 2019, 3:12 AM CDT. It took effect at Apr 30, 2019, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 58 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Apr 30, 2019, 3:12 AM CDT (08:12 UTC)
In effect from: Apr 30, 2019, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired: May 2, 2019, 2:48 PM CDT
In force: 58 hr
Issued by: NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

305 
WHCA42 TJSJ 300812
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
412 AM AST Tue Apr 30 2019

VIZ002-301615-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.190430T1000Z-190502T2200Z/
St Croix-
412 AM AST Tue Apr 30 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THIS MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Northeast beaches of Saint Croix. 

* TIMING...Through Thursday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the strongest 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.

&&

$$

11 follow-up statements

370 
WHCA42 TJSJ 301431
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1031 AM AST Tue Apr 30 2019

VIZ002-302245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-190502T2200Z/
St Croix-
1031 AM AST Tue Apr 30 2019

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

* LOCATION...Eastern beaches of Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the strongest 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.

&&

$$

453 
WHCA42 TJSJ 302000
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 PM AST Tue Apr 30 2019


VIZ002-010400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-190503T2200Z/
St Croix-
400 PM AST Tue Apr 30 2019

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

* LOCATION...Eastern beaches of Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the strongest 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.

&&

$$

960 
WHCA42 TJSJ 010104
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
904 PM AST Tue Apr 30 2019

VIZ002-010915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-190503T2200Z/
St Croix-
904 PM AST Tue Apr 30 2019

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

* LOCATION...Eastern beaches of Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the strongest 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.

&&

$$

755 
WHCA42 TJSJ 010832
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
432 AM AST Wed May 1 2019

VIZ002-012200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-190503T2200Z/
St Croix-
432 AM AST Wed May 1 2019

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

* LOCATION...Eastern beaches of Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the strongest 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.

&&

$$

691 
WHCA42 TJSJ 011434
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1034 AM AST Wed May 1 2019

VIZ002-012245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-190503T2200Z/
St Croix-
1034 AM AST Wed May 1 2019

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

* LOCATION...Eastern beaches of Saint Croix.

* TIMING...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the strongest 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.

&&

$$

614 
WHCA42 TJSJ 011941
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
341 PM AST Wed May 1 2019

VIZ002-020345-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-190503T1000Z/
St Croix-
341 PM AST Wed May 1 2019

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

* LOCATION...Cramer park beach.

* TIMING...Through Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the strongest 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.

&&

$$

382 
WHCA42 TJSJ 020145
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
945 PM AST Wed May 1 2019

VIZ002-020945-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-190502T2200Z/
St Croix-
945 PM AST Wed May 1 2019

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

* LOCATION...Cramer park beach.

* TIMING...Through Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the strongest 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.

&&

$$

875 
WHCA42 TJSJ 020151 CCA
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
951 PM AST Wed May 1 2019

VIZ002-020945-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-190502T2200Z/
St Croix-
951 PM AST Wed May 1 2019

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

* LOCATION...Cramer park beach.

* TIMING...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the strongest 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.

&&

$$

882 
WHCA42 TJSJ 020822
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
422 AM AST Thu May 2 2019

VIZ002-022200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-190502T2200Z/
St Croix-
422 AM AST Thu May 2 2019

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

* LOCATION...Cramer Park Beach in St. Croix.

* TIMING...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the strongest 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.

&&

$$

133 
WHCA42 TJSJ 021400
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1000 AM AST Thu May 2 2019

VIZ002-022200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-190502T2200Z/
St Croix-
1000 AM AST Thu May 2 2019

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

* LOCATION...Cramer Park Beach in St. Croix.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the strongest 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.

&&

$$

497 
WHCA42 TJSJ 021948
CFWSJU

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Juan PR
348 PM AST Thu May 2 2019


VIZ002-022100-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-190502T2200Z/
St Croix-
348 PM AST Thu May 2 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.