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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS JSJ
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.
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- 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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2:00 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 5 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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