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Rip Current Statement 16, NWS JSJ

March 1, 2020

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 1, 2020, 2:20 AM CST. It took effect at Mar 2, 2020, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2020, 2:20 AM CST (08:20 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 2, 2020, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Mar 4, 2020, 4:00 PM CST
In force
60 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

335 
WHCA42 TJSJ 010820
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
420 AM AST Sun Mar 1 2020

PRZ005-011630-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.200301T2200Z-200302T2200Z/
North Central-
420 AM AST Sun Mar 1 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North Central beahes.

* WHEN...From this evening through Monday 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.

&&

$$
16 follow-up statements
672 
WHCA42 TJSJ 011443 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1043 AM AST Sun Mar 1 2020

PRZ005-012245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.200301T2200Z-200302T2200Z/
North Central-
1043 AM AST Sun Mar 1 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North Central beaches.

* WHEN...From 6:00 PM AST this evening through Monday 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.

&&

$$
098 
WHCA42 TJSJ 012001
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
401 PM AST Sun Mar 1 2020

PRZ001-002-008-020415-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.200302T1000Z-200303T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-
401 PM AST Sun Mar 1 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to the northeast of Puerto
  Rico.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-020415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.200302T1000Z-200303T2200Z/
North Central-
401 PM AST Sun Mar 1 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North Central beaches.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday 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 020139
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
939 PM AST Sun Mar 1 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-021000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.200302T1000Z-200303T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
939 PM AST Sun Mar 1 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to the northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
543 
WHCA42 TJSJ 020755
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
355 AM AST Mon Mar 2 2020

PRZ010-012-021800-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.200302T2200Z-200303T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
355 AM AST Mon Mar 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Mayaguez and Vicinity and Culebra island.

* WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-021800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.200302T1000Z-200303T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
355 AM AST Mon Mar 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to the northeast Puerto 
  Rico.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
925 
WHCA42 TJSJ 021730
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
130 PM AST Mon Mar 2 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-030130-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200303T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
130 PM AST Mon Mar 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to the northeast Puerto 
  Rico.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-030130-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.200302T2200Z-200303T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
130 PM AST Mon Mar 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Mayaguez and Vicinity and Culebra island.

* WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
647 
WHCA42 TJSJ 022025
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
425 PM AST Mon Mar 2 2020

VIZ001-030430-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.200302T2200Z-200304T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
425 PM AST Mon Mar 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Saint 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-030430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200304T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
425 PM AST Mon Mar 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-030430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.200302T2200Z-200304T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
425 PM AST Mon Mar 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the Aguada and Rincon coast of Puerto Rico,
  as well as along the north coast of Culebra island.

* 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.

&&

$$
809 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030039
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
839 PM AST Mon Mar 2 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-031000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200304T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
839 PM AST Mon Mar 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to the northeast coast of
  Puerto Rico, Culebra and 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.

&&

$$
000 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030756
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
356 AM AST Tue Mar 3 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-031800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200304T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
356 AM AST Tue Mar 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to the northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico, Culebra and 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.

&&

$$
920 
WHCA42 TJSJ 031414 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1014 AM AST Tue Mar 3 2020

PRZ001-005-008-010-012-040200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200305T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
1014 AM AST Tue Mar 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwest Puerto Rico to the Greater San Juan
  Metropolitan area and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-VIZ001-040200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200304T2200Z/
Northeast-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1014 AM AST Tue Mar 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to the northeast coast of
  Puerto Rico, and 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.

&&

$$
319 
WHCA42 TJSJ 032029
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
429 PM AST Tue Mar 3 2020

PRZ001-005-008-010-012-041000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200304T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
429 PM AST Tue Mar 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwest Puerto Rico to the Greater San 
  Juan Metropolitan area and 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-VIZ001-041000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200304T2200Z/
Northeast-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
429 PM AST Tue Mar 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to the northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico, and 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.

&&

$$
725 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040818
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
418 AM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

VIZ001-041000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200304T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
418 AM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to the northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-041630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200304T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
418 AM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to the northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico, and 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.

&&

$$
635 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040929 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
529 AM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

VIZ001-041000-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200304T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
529 AM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Some beaches along the north coast of St. Thomas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-041630-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200304T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
529 AM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
346 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040957 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
557 AM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

VIZ001-041100-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200304T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
557 AM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM AST EARLY THIS
MORNING...


$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-041800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200304T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
557 AM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to the northeast coast of
  Puerto Rico and some of the north beaches of 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.

&&

$$
068 
WHCA42 TJSJ 041438
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1038 AM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

VIZ001-042200-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200304T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1038 AM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands County.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-010-012-050200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200305T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
1038 AM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of the Greater san Juan Metropolitan area and
  the northeast coast of Puerto Rico and the north beaches of 
  Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-050200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200305T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
1038 AM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest and central coast of Puerto
  Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
394 
WHCA42 TJSJ 041450 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1050 AM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

VIZ001-042200-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200304T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1050 AM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands County.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-010-012-050200-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200305T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
1050 AM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of western Puerto Rico north of Rincon, the 
  Greater San Juan Metropolitan area and the northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico and the north beaches of Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-050200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200305T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
1050 AM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest and central coast of Puerto
  Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
733 
WHCA42 TJSJ 042045
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
445 PM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

VIZ001-042145-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200304T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
445 PM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

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

The risk of rip currents is now moderate.

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-042200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-200304T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
445 PM AST Wed Mar 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of western Puerto Rico north of Rincon, the 
  Greater San Juan Metropolitan area and the northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico and the north 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 4:19 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ116 min

Nearby

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

Sources

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