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Rip Current Statement 23, NWS JSJ

April 7, 2020

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 7, 2020, 8:07 PM CDT. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 7, 2020, 8:07 PM CDT (01:07 UTC)
Expired
Apr 8, 2020, 4:54 PM CDT
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

300 
WHCA42 TJSJ 080107
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
907 PM AST Tue Apr 7 2020

PRZ010-012-VIZ001-080915-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.200408T0107Z-200408T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
907 PM AST Tue Apr 7 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas and Adjacent Islands. In
  Puerto Rico, Rincon and vicinity and the north beaches of 
  Culebra.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-080915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-200408T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
907 PM AST Tue Apr 7 2020

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

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

* WHERE...Northwest through northeast-facing beaches of Puerto 
  Rico.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
772 
WHCA42 TJSJ 080817
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
417 AM AST Wed Apr 8 2020

PRZ010-VIZ001-080930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200408T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
417 AM AST Wed Apr 8 2020

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


$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-081630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-200408T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
417 AM AST Wed Apr 8 2020

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

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

* WHERE... Across the north central and northeast-facing beaches 
  of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-081630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200408T2200Z/
Culebra-
417 AM AST Wed Apr 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeastern beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$
669 
WHCA42 TJSJ 081359
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
959 AM AST Wed Apr 8 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-082200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-200408T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
959 AM AST Wed Apr 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE... Across the northwestern to northeastern beaches of
  Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-082200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200408T2200Z/
Culebra-
959 AM AST Wed Apr 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$
207 
WHCA42 TJSJ 081958
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
358 PM AST Wed Apr 8 2020

PRZ001-005-008-090400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-200409T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
358 PM AST Wed Apr 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE... Across the northwestern to northeastern beaches of 
  Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-082200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-200408T2200Z/
Northeast-
358 PM AST Wed Apr 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE... Northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-082200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200408T2200Z/
Culebra-
358 PM AST Wed Apr 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.

&&

$$
100 
WHCA42 TJSJ 082154
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
554 PM AST Wed Apr 8 2020

PRZ001-005-008-091000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-200409T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.200408T2200Z-200409T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
554 PM AST Wed Apr 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-082300-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-200408T2200Z/
Northeast-
554 PM AST Wed Apr 8 2020

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

However, a moderate risk of rip currents continues.

$$

PRZ012-082300-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200408T2200Z/
Culebra-
554 PM AST Wed Apr 8 2020

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

However, a moderate risk of rip currents continues.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 7, 7:53 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ4 hr
Apr 7, 9:28 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Apr 7, 11:56 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ2 hr
Apr 8, 2:03 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Apr 8, 3:54 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ96 min
Apr 8, 5:31 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ4 hr
Apr 8, 8:20 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Apr 8, 10:33 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ5 hr
Apr 8, 11:07 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ3 hr
Apr 8, 1:37 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Apr 8, 2:09 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ111 min
Apr 8, 4:54 PM CDTRip Current StatementJSJ10 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.