Alert archive / U.S. Virgin Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2020
Rip Current Statement 16, NWS JSJ
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.
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- 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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 4:19 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 116 min |
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