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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS JSJ

February 16, 2020

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Feb 16, 2020, 2:12 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 17, 2020, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 16, 2020, 2:12 AM CST (08:12 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2020, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 21, 2020, 2:08 AM CST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

988 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160812
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
412 AM AST Sun Feb 16 2020

PRZ008-161615-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-200216T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.200217T1000Z-200219T2200Z/
Northwest-
412 AM AST Sun Feb 16 2020

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

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-010-012-161615-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.200217T1000Z-200219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
412 AM AST Sun Feb 16 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast and North Central
  Puerto Rico, Mayaguez and Vicinity and Culebra.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
21 follow-up statements
046 
WHCA42 TJSJ 161052
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
652 AM AST Sun Feb 16 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-170200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.200217T1000Z-200219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
652 AM AST Sun Feb 16 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, 
  including Culebra.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
898 
WHCA42 TJSJ 162024
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...RESENT
National Weather Service San Juan PR
424 PM AST Sun Feb 16 2020

VIZ001-170430-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.200217T2200Z-200219T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
424 PM AST Sun Feb 16 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern St. Thomas.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-170430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.200217T1000Z-200219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
424 PM AST Sun Feb 16 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, 
  including Culebra.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
690 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170055
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
855 PM AST Sun Feb 16 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-171000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.200217T1000Z-200219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
855 PM AST Sun Feb 16 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, 
  including Culebra.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-171000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.200217T2200Z-200219T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
855 PM AST Sun Feb 16 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern St. Thomas.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
190 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170955
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
555 AM AST Mon Feb 17 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-171800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.200217T1000Z-200219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
555 AM AST Mon Feb 17 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, 
  including Culebra.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-171800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.200217T2200Z-200219T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
555 AM AST Mon Feb 17 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern St. Thomas.

* WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
254 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171431
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1031 AM AST Mon Feb 17 2020

VIZ002-180215-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.200218T1000Z-200219T2200Z/
St Croix-
1031 AM AST Mon Feb 17 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE... Eastern beaches of St Croix.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-180215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
1031 AM AST Mon Feb 17 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, 
  including Culebra.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-180215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.200217T2200Z-200219T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1031 AM AST Mon Feb 17 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern St. Thomas.

* WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
916 
WHCA42 TJSJ 172007
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
407 PM AST Mon Feb 17 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-180415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
407 PM AST Mon Feb 17 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, 
  including Culebra.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-180415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.200217T2200Z-200219T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
407 PM AST Mon Feb 17 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern St. Thomas.

* WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-180415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.200218T1000Z-200219T2200Z/
St Croix-
407 PM AST Mon Feb 17 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE... Eastern beaches of St Croix.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
134 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180123
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
923 PM AST Mon Feb 17 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-181000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
923 PM AST Mon Feb 17 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico,
  including Culebra and for northwestern St. Thomas.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-181000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.200218T1000Z-200219T2200Z/
St Croix-
923 PM AST Mon Feb 17 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE... Eastern beaches of St Croix.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
854 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180957
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
557 AM AST Tue Feb 18 2020

PRZ010-181100-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200219T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
557 AM AST Tue Feb 18 2020

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

Only a moderate risk of rip currents is expected.

$$

PRZ005-008-181800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200220T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
557 AM AST Tue Feb 18 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the northwest to north central coast of Puerto.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-181800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200218T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
557 AM AST Tue Feb 18 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...for the northwestern beaches St. Thomas.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-181800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
557 AM AST Tue Feb 18 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the northeast coast of Puerto Rico, to Culebra.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-181800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.200218T1000Z-200219T2200Z/
St Croix-
557 AM AST Tue Feb 18 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE... Eastern beaches of St Croix.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
519 
WHCA42 TJSJ 181533
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1133 AM AST Tue Feb 18 2020

PRZ001-002-012-VIZ002-182345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-St Croix-
1133 AM AST Tue Feb 18 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the San Juan metro-area to northeast Puerto Rico,
  Culebra and St Croix.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-182345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200220T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
1133 AM AST Tue Feb 18 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the northwest to north central coast of Puerto.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-182200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200218T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1133 AM AST Tue Feb 18 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...For Botany beach at St. Thomas.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
843 
WHCA42 TJSJ 182052
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
452 PM AST Tue Feb 18 2020

VIZ001-182200-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200218T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
452 PM AST Tue Feb 18 2020

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

However, a moderate risk is expected to prevail through the end of
the work week.

$$

PRZ001-002-012-VIZ002-190500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-St Croix-
452 PM AST Tue Feb 18 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity to northeast Puerto
  Rico and Culebra as well as Cramer Park Beach in Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-190500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200220T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
452 PM AST Tue Feb 18 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the northwest to north central coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
362 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190138
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
938 PM AST Tue Feb 18 2020

PRZ001-002-012-VIZ002-190945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-St Croix-
938 PM AST Tue Feb 18 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity to northeast Puerto 
  Rico and Culebra as well as Cramer Park Beach in Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-190945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200220T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
938 PM AST Tue Feb 18 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the northwest to north central coast of Puerto 
  Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
652 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190949
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
549 AM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

PRZ001-191800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
549 AM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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-VIZ002-191800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200220T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
549 AM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the northwest to north central coast of Puerto
  Rico, and St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-012-191800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200219T2200Z/
Northeast-Culebra-
549 AM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
692 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191608
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1208 PM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

PRZ002-012-192200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200219T2200Z/
Northeast-Culebra-
1208 PM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-200015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
1208 PM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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-VIZ002-200015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200220T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
1208 PM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the northwest to north central coast of Puerto 
  Rico, and St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
011 
WHCA42 TJSJ 192046
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
446 PM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

PRZ002-200445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200220T1000Z/
Northeast-
446 PM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-200445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200221T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
446 PM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the northwest to north central coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-192200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200219T2200Z/
St Croix-
446 PM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...East-facing beaches of Saint Croix.

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

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-200445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
446 PM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-192200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200219T2200Z/
Culebra-
446 PM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra.

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

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
596 
WHCA42 TJSJ 192235
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
635 PM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

PRZ001-002-200900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
635 PM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-200900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200221T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
635 PM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the northwest to north central coast of Puerto 
  Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
697 
WHCA42 TJSJ 192245 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
645 PM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

PRZ001-002-200900-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
645 PM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity and northeast Puerto
  Rico.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-200900-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200221T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
645 PM AST Wed Feb 19 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of the northwest to north-central coast of 
  Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
166 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200939
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
539 AM AST Thu Feb 20 2020

PRZ001-002-201045-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
539 AM AST Thu Feb 20 2020

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

There is now a moderate risk of rip currents in this area.

$$

PRZ005-008-201745-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200221T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
539 AM AST Thu Feb 20 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of the northwest to north-central coast of 
  Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
125 
WHCA42 TJSJ 202003
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
403 PM AST Thu Feb 20 2020

PRZ005-008-210900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200221T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
403 PM AST Thu Feb 20 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of the northwest to north-central coast of 
  Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 202352
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
752 PM AST Thu Feb 20 2020

PRZ005-008-210900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200221T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
752 PM AST Thu Feb 20 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of the northwest to north-central coast of 
  Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
079 
WHCA42 TJSJ 202353 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
753 PM AST Thu Feb 20 2020

PRZ005-008-210900-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200221T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
753 PM AST Thu Feb 20 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of the northwest to north-central coast of 
  Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
485 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210808
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
408 AM AST Fri Feb 21 2020

PRZ005-008-210915-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200221T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
408 AM AST Fri Feb 21 2020

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

However, a moderate risk will continue today across the northern
beaches of Puerto Rico.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 16, 2:00 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ5 days

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 2020Rip Current Statements in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2020Every rip current statement in 2020

Sources

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