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Rip Current Statement 20, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 18, 2020, 2:37 PM CDT. It took effect at Mar 19, 2020, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.
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- Issued
- Mar 18, 2020, 2:37 PM CDT (19:37 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 19, 2020, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 25, 2020, 3:08 AM CDT
- In force
- 6 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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841 WHCA42 TJSJ 181937 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 337 PM AST Wed Mar 18 2020 PRZ005-008-190345- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.200319T1000Z-200321T1000Z/ North Central-Northwest- 337 PM AST Wed Mar 18 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...North Central and Northwest coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Friday 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. && $$
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779 WHCA42 TJSJ 190105 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 905 PM AST Wed Mar 18 2020 PRZ005-008-191000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.200319T1000Z-200321T1000Z/ North Central-Northwest- 905 PM AST Wed Mar 18 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...North Central and Northwest coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
154 WHCA42 TJSJ 190841 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 441 AM AST Thu Mar 19 2020 PRZ001-002-012-VIZ001-191645- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.200319T2200Z-200320T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 441 AM AST Thu Mar 19 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. In Puerto Rico, San Juan and Vicinity, Northeastern Puerto Rico, and Culebra. * WHEN...From this evening through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$ VIZ002-191645- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.200320T1000Z-200320T2200Z/ St Croix- 441 AM AST Thu Mar 19 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...St Croix. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ005-008-191645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.200319T1000Z-200321T1000Z/ North Central-Northwest- 441 AM AST Thu Mar 19 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...North Central and Northwest coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$
746 WHCA42 TJSJ 191429 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1029 AM AST Thu Mar 19 2020 PRZ005-008-192200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200321T1000Z/ North Central-Northwest- 1029 AM AST Thu Mar 19 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...North Central and Northwest coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-002-012-VIZ001-192200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.200319T2200Z-200320T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1029 AM AST Thu Mar 19 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. In Puerto Rico, San Juan and Vicinity, Northeastern Puerto Rico, and Culebra. * WHEN...From this evening through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$ VIZ002-192200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.200320T1000Z-200320T2200Z/ St Croix- 1029 AM AST Thu Mar 19 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...St Croix. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
848 WHCA42 TJSJ 192016 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 416 PM AST Thu Mar 19 2020 PRZ010-201015- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.200320T1000Z-200321T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 416 PM AST Thu Mar 19 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$ PRZ005-008-201015- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200321T2200Z/ North Central-Northwest- 416 PM AST Thu Mar 19 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...North Central and Northwest coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-002-012-VIZ001-201015- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.200319T2200Z-200321T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 416 PM AST Thu Mar 19 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. In Puerto Rico, San Juan and Vicinity, Northeastern Puerto Rico, and Culebra. * WHEN...From 6 PM AST this evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$ VIZ002-201015- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.200320T1000Z-200321T2200Z/ St Croix- 416 PM AST Thu Mar 19 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...St Croix. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
817 WHCA42 TJSJ 200125 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 925 PM AST Thu Mar 19 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-200930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200321T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 925 PM AST Thu Mar 19 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In the US Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. In Puerto Rico, San Juan and Vicinity, Northeastern Puerto Rico, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through at least Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ002-200930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.200320T1000Z-200321T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix- 925 PM AST Thu Mar 19 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In the US Virgin Islands, St. Croix. In Puerto Rico, beaches in Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
217 WHCA42 TJSJ 200914 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 514 AM AST Fri Mar 20 2020 PRZ010-VIZ002-201715- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.200320T0914Z-200321T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix- 514 AM AST Fri Mar 20 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In the US Virgin Islands, St. Croix. In Puerto Rico, beaches in Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-201715- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200321T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 514 AM AST Fri Mar 20 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In the US Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. Northwestern to northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through at least Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
536 WHCA42 TJSJ 201417 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1017 AM AST Fri Mar 20 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-202200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200321T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 1017 AM AST Fri Mar 20 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In the US Virgin Islands, St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. Northwestern to northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through at least Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$
553 WHCA42 TJSJ 201931 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 331 PM AST Fri Mar 20 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-210345- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200323T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 331 PM AST Fri Mar 20 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In the US Virgin Islands, St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. Northwestern to northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ010-210345- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200322T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 331 PM AST Fri Mar 20 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$
974 WHCA42 TJSJ 202343 AAA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 743 PM AST Fri Mar 20 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-211000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200323T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 743 PM AST Fri Mar 20 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In the US Virgin Islands, St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. Northwestern to northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ010-211000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200322T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 743 PM AST Fri Mar 20 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$
321 WHCA42 TJSJ 210835 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 435 AM AST Sat Mar 21 2020 PRZ013-211645- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.200321T1000Z-200322T1000Z/ Vieques- 435 AM AST Sat Mar 21 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Vieques. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-211645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200323T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 435 AM AST Sat Mar 21 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...north and east facing beaches from the northwest to northeast Puerto Rico, Culebra and the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$ PRZ010-211645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200322T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 435 AM AST Sat Mar 21 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
040 WHCA42 TJSJ 211442 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1042 AM AST Sat Mar 21 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-212245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200323T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 1042 AM AST Sat Mar 21 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing beaches from the northwest to northeast Puerto Rico, Culebra and the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$ PRZ010-013-212245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200322T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques- 1042 AM AST Sat Mar 21 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
632 WHCA42 TJSJ 211950 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 350 PM AST Sat Mar 21 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-220600- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200324T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 350 PM AST Sat Mar 21 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-220600- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200322T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 350 PM AST Sat Mar 21 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon and northern beaches of Saint Thomas. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ013-220600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200322T1000Z/ Vieques- 350 PM AST Sat Mar 21 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$
628 WHCA42 TJSJ 220106 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 906 PM AST Sat Mar 21 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-221000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200324T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 906 PM AST Sat Mar 21 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-221000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200322T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 906 PM AST Sat Mar 21 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon and northern beaches of Saint Thomas. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$ PRZ013-221000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200322T1000Z/ Vieques- 906 PM AST Sat Mar 21 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
908 WHCA42 TJSJ 220823 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 423 AM AST Sun Mar 22 2020 PRZ013-220930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200322T1000Z/ Vieques- 423 AM AST Sun Mar 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-221630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200324T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 423 AM AST Sun Mar 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-221630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200322T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 423 AM AST Sun Mar 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon and northwest beaches of Saint Thomas. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$
503 WHCA42 TJSJ 221454 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1054 AM AST Sun Mar 22 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-222300- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200324T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1054 AM AST Sun Mar 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-222200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200322T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1054 AM AST Sun Mar 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon and northwest beaches of Saint Thomas. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$
422 WHCA42 TJSJ 222007 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 407 PM AST Sun Mar 22 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-230415- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200324T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 407 PM AST Sun Mar 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-222200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200322T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 407 PM AST Sun Mar 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon and northwest beaches of Saint Thomas. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$
027 WHCA42 TJSJ 230102 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 902 PM AST Sun Mar 22 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-230915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200324T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 902 PM AST Sun Mar 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
868 WHCA42 TJSJ 230821 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 421 AM AST Mon Mar 23 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-231630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200324T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 421 AM AST Mon Mar 23 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$
799 WHCA42 TJSJ 231509 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1109 AM AST Mon Mar 23 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-232315- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200324T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1109 AM AST Mon Mar 23 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
166 WHCA42 TJSJ 231915 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 315 PM AST Mon Mar 23 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-240315- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200325T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix- 315 PM AST Mon Mar 23 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$ PRZ012-240315- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200324T2200Z/ Culebra- 315 PM AST Mon Mar 23 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
369 WHCA42 TJSJ 240100 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 900 PM AST Mon Mar 23 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-240930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200325T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix- 900 PM AST Mon Mar 23 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$ PRZ012-240930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200324T2200Z/ Culebra- 900 PM AST Mon Mar 23 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
769 WHCA42 TJSJ 240810 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 410 AM AST Tue Mar 24 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-241615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200325T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix- 410 AM AST Tue Mar 24 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$ PRZ012-241615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200324T2200Z/ Culebra- 410 AM AST Tue Mar 24 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
396 WHCA42 TJSJ 241926 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 326 PM AST Tue Mar 24 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-250330- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200325T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix- 326 PM AST Tue Mar 24 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$ PRZ012-242200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200324T2200Z/ Culebra- 326 PM AST Tue Mar 24 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through 6 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
524 WHCA42 TJSJ 250120 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 920 PM AST Tue Mar 24 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-251000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200325T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix- 920 PM AST Tue Mar 24 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$
299 WHCA42 TJSJ 250808 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 408 AM AST Wed Mar 25 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-250915- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200325T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix- 408 AM AST Wed Mar 25 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Although the risk of rip currents is no longer high, a moderate risk of rip currents will continue across these areas during the next few days. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 10:51 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Mar 18, 1:35 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 25 min |
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