Alert archive / U.S. Virgin Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2020
Rip Current Statement 21, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 28, 2020, 9:00 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 28, 2020, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 48 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 28, 2020, 9:00 AM CDT (14:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 28, 2020, 5:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 30, 2020, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 48 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
The text
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488 WHCA42 TJSJ 281400 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1000 AM AST Sat Mar 28 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-282200- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.200328T2200Z-200330T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1000 AM AST Sat Mar 28 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...From the northwest to the northeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...From 6 PM AST this evening through late Sunday 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. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-282200- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.200329T1000Z-200330T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1000 AM AST Sat Mar 28 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Virgin Islands, beaches of northwestern St. Thomas. In Puerto Rico, beaches of Aguada y Rincon. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
11 follow-up statements
041 WHCA42 TJSJ 282017 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 417 PM AST Sat Mar 28 2020 VIZ001-282130- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.200329T1000Z-200330T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 417 PM AST Sat Mar 28 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ VIZ002-290430- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.200328T2200Z-200329T1000Z/ St Croix- 417 PM AST Sat Mar 28 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...St Croix. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ002-012-290430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.200328T2200Z-200329T2200Z/ Northeast-Culebra- 417 PM AST Sat Mar 28 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE... Northeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. && $$ PRZ001-005-008-290430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.200328T2200Z-200330T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 417 PM AST Sat Mar 28 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...From the northwest to the north coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From 6 PM AST this evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ010-290430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.200329T1000Z-200330T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 417 PM AST Sat Mar 28 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada y Rincon. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday 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. && $$
321 WHCA42 TJSJ 290730 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 330 AM AST Sun Mar 29 2020 VIZ002-290830- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-200329T1000Z/ St Croix- 330 AM AST Sun Mar 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ VIZ001-291600- /O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-200330T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 330 AM AST Sun Mar 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...St. Thomas. * WHEN...From 6 PM AST this evening through late Sunday 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. && $$ PRZ002-012-291600- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-200330T1000Z/ Northeast-Culebra- 330 AM AST Sun Mar 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE... Northeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ010-291600- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.200329T0730Z-200330T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 330 AM AST Sun Mar 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada y Rincon. * 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. && $$ PRZ001-005-008-291600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-200330T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 330 AM AST Sun Mar 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...From the northwest to the north coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From 6 PM AST this evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
346 WHCA42 TJSJ 290759 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 359 AM AST Sun Mar 29 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-291600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-200330T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 359 AM AST Sun Mar 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northwest through northeast coasts of Puerto Rico,Culebra and St. Thomas. * 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. && $$
979 WHCA42 TJSJ 291455 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1055 AM AST Sun Mar 29 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-300200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-200330T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1055 AM AST Sun Mar 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northwest through northeast coasts of Puerto Rico,Culebra and St. Thomas. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
967 WHCA42 TJSJ 291957 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 357 PM AST Sun Mar 29 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-300400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-200330T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 357 PM AST Sun Mar 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northwest through northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, Culebra and St. Thomas. * 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. && $$
116 WHCA42 TJSJ 292008 AAA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 408 PM AST Sun Mar 29 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-300415- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-200330T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 408 PM AST Sun Mar 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northwest through northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, Culebra. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VIZ001-300415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-200330T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 408 PM AST Sun Mar 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas. * 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. && $$
843 WHCA42 TJSJ 300000 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 800 PM AST Sun Mar 29 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-300800- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-200330T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 800 PM AST Sun Mar 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest through northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, Culebra. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VIZ001-300800- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-200330T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 800 PM AST Sun Mar 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas. * 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. && $$
272 WHCA42 TJSJ 300737 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 337 AM AST Mon Mar 30 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-301545- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-200330T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 337 AM AST Mon Mar 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest through northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, Culebra. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VIZ001-301000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-200330T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 337 AM AST Mon Mar 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas. * 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. && $$
900 WHCA42 TJSJ 300823 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 423 AM AST Mon Mar 30 2020 VIZ001-300930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-200330T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 423 AM AST Mon Mar 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Although the risk of rip currents is no longer high for the US Virgin Islands, a moderate risk of rip currents will continue across these areas during the next few days. $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-301630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-200330T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 423 AM AST Mon Mar 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest through northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, 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. && $$
688 WHCA42 TJSJ 301359 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 959 AM AST Mon Mar 30 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-302200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-200330T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 959 AM AST Mon Mar 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest through northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, Culebra. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
725 WHCA42 TJSJ 301953 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 353 PM AST Mon Mar 30 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-302200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-200330T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 353 PM AST Mon Mar 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest through northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, Culebra. * WHEN...Through 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 27, 7:57 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 4 hr | |
| Mar 28, 3:23 PM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 28 hr |
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Sources
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