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Rip Current Statement 19, NWS JSJ

March 13, 2020

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 13, 2020, 5:38 PM CDT. It took effect at Mar 14, 2020, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2020, 5:38 PM CDT (22:38 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2020, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 17, 2020, 2:44 PM CDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

464 
WHCA42 TJSJ 132238
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
638 PM AST Fri Mar 13 2020

PRZ005-008-140645-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.200313T2238Z-200314T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.200314T2200Z-200316T2100Z/
North Central-Northwest-
638 PM AST Fri Mar 13 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the first High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents. For the second High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

* WHERE...North Central and Northwest Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 AM AST Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, from Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-140645-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.200314T2200Z-200316T2100Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
638 PM AST Fri Mar 13 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity and Northeast Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday 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.

&&

$$
15 follow-up statements
800 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140745
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
345 AM AST Sat Mar 14 2020

PRZ005-008-141600-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-200314T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.200314T1000Z-200316T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
345 AM AST Sat Mar 14 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwest and North-Central beaches of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-141600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.200314T2200Z-200316T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
345 AM AST Sat Mar 14 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity and Northeast beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$
084 
WHCA42 TJSJ 141423
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1023 AM AST Sat Mar 14 2020

PRZ005-008-142230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200316T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
1023 AM AST Sat Mar 14 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwest and North-Central beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-142230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.200314T2200Z-200316T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
1023 AM AST Sat Mar 14 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity and Northeast beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$
464 
WHCA42 TJSJ 141952
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
352 PM AST Sat Mar 14 2020

PRZ005-008-150400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200317T2100Z/
North Central-Northwest-
352 PM AST Sat Mar 14 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwest and North-Central beaches of 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-150400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.200314T2200Z-200317T2100Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
352 PM AST Sat Mar 14 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity and Northeast beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$
388 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150105
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
905 PM AST Sat Mar 14 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-150915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200317T2100Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
905 PM AST Sat Mar 14 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity and Northwest to Northeast 
  beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$
228 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150748
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
348 AM AST Sun Mar 15 2020

PRZ012-151600-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200315T2200Z/
Culebra-
348 AM AST Sun Mar 15 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Culebrita beach in 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-151600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200317T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
348 AM AST Sun Mar 15 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Monday 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.

&&

$$
666 
WHCA42 TJSJ 151427
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1027 AM AST Sun Mar 15 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-152230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200317T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1027 AM AST Sun Mar 15 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-152200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200315T2200Z/
Culebra-
1027 AM AST Sun Mar 15 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Culebrita beach in 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.

&&

$$
684 
WHCA42 TJSJ 151946
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
346 PM AST Sun Mar 15 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-160400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200317T2100Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
346 PM AST Sun Mar 15 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-152200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200315T2200Z/
Culebra-
346 PM AST Sun Mar 15 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Culebrita beach in 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.

&&

$$
707 
WHCA42 TJSJ 152359
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
759 PM AST Sun Mar 15 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-160800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200317T2100Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
759 PM AST Sun Mar 15 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of 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.

&&

$$
479 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160708
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
308 AM AST Mon Mar 16 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-162200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200317T2300Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
308 AM AST Mon Mar 16 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
860 
WHCA42 TJSJ 161445
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1045 AM AST Mon Mar 16 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-162245-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200317T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1045 AM AST Mon Mar 16 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of 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.

&&

$$
374 
WHCA42 TJSJ 162009
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
409 PM AST Mon Mar 16 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-170415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200317T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
409 PM AST Mon Mar 16 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of 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.

&&

$$
068 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170137
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
937 PM AST Mon Mar 16 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-170945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200317T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
937 PM AST Mon Mar 16 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of 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.

&&

$$
484 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170715
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
315 AM AST Tue Mar 17 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-172200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200317T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
315 AM AST Tue Mar 17 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern beaches 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.

&&

$$
526 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171416
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1016 AM AST Tue Mar 17 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-172200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200317T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1016 AM AST Tue Mar 17 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern beaches 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.

&&

$$
480 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171944
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
344 PM AST Tue Mar 17 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-172045-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200317T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
344 PM AST Tue Mar 17 2020

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

However, a moderate risk continues for the beaches along the
northern coast of Puerto Rico. 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 13, 1:44 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ2 hr
Mar 13, 5:34 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ4 days
Mar 13, 5:38 PM CDTRip Current StatementJSJ9 hr

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Sources

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