Alert archive / U.S. Virgin Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2020
Rip Current Statement 40, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Sep 23, 2020, 10:08 PM CDT. It took effect at Sep 24, 2020, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
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- Issued
- Sep 23, 2020, 10:08 PM CDT (03:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 24, 2020, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Sep 24, 2020, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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576 WHCA42 TJSJ 240308 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1108 PM AST Wed Sep 23 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-241115- /O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0008.200924T0308Z-200924T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200924T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-200925T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 1108 PM AST Wed Sep 23 2020 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves between 10 and 15 feet, but occasionally higher than 15 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, Northwest, Mayaguez and Vicinity and Culebra Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf and Coastal Flood Advisories, until 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. * HIGH TIDES...Crashboat Aguadilla 1:23 AM at 0.98 feet. Arecibo 1:27 at 1.07 ft. San Juan 1:52 AM at 1.13 feet. Fajardo 1:44 AM at 0.99 feet. Culebra 1:06 AM at 0.75 ft. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && $$ VIZ001-241115- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200924T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-200925T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1108 PM AST Wed Sep 23 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet with occasionally higher waves. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VIZ002-241115- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.200924T1000Z-200924T2200Z/ St Croix- 1108 PM AST Wed Sep 23 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...St Croix County. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Thursday 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. && $$ PRZ011-013-241115- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-200925T1000Z/ Southwest-Vieques- 1108 PM AST Wed Sep 23 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Vieques. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
3 follow-up statements
948 WHCA42 TJSJ 241050 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 420 AM AST Thu Sep 24 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-241630- /O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200924T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200924T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-200925T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 420 AM AST Thu Sep 24 2020 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves between 10 and 15 feet, but occasionally higher than 15 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, Northwest, Mayaguez and Vicinity and Culebra Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf and Coastal Flood Advisories, until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * HIGH TIDES...Crashboat Aguadilla 2:35 PM at 1.66 feet. Arecibo 2:44 PM at 1.95 ft. San Juan 3:39 PM at 1.91 feet. Fajardo 3:29 PM at 1.89 feet. Culebra 3:27 PM at 1.37 ft. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && $$ VIZ001-241630- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200924T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-200925T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 420 AM AST Thu Sep 24 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 13 feet with occasionally higher breaking waves. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ011-013-241630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-200925T1000Z/ Southwest-Vieques- 420 AM AST Thu Sep 24 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Vieques, and Southwest PR. * 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. && $$ VIZ002-241630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.200924T1000Z-200924T2200Z/ St Croix- 420 AM AST Thu Sep 24 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...St Croix County. * WHEN...through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
071 WHCA42 TJSJ 241446 AAA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 1046 AM AST Thu Sep 24 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-242300- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-200926T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200924T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200924T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 1046 AM AST Thu Sep 24 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves between 10 and 15 feet, but occasionally higher than 15 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, Northwest, Mayaguez and Vicinity and Culebra Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. * HIGH TIDES...Crashboat Aguadilla 2:35 PM at 1.66 feet. Arecibo 2:44 PM at 1.95 ft. San Juan 3:39 PM at 1.91 feet. Fajardo 3:29 PM at 1.89 feet. Culebra 3:27 PM at 1.37 ft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Recent reports from surrounding buoys and local Emergency Manager suggest minor coastal flooding expected to continue along the north coastal areas as well as extremely hazardous surf zone conditions especially during the time of High Tide. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && $$ VIZ001-242300- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-200925T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200924T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1046 AM AST Thu Sep 24 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves between 10 and 13 feet with occasionally higher breaking waves. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ011-242300- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-200926T1000Z/ Southwest- 1046 AM AST Thu Sep 24 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Vieques, and Southwest PR. * WHEN...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. && $$ PRZ013-242300- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-200925T1000Z/ Vieques- 1046 AM AST Thu Sep 24 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Vieques, and Southwest PR. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VIZ002-242200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-200924T2200Z/ St Croix- 1046 AM AST Thu Sep 24 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...St Croix County. * 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. && $$
774 WHCA42 TJSJ 242051 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 451 PM AST Thu Sep 24 2020 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-251000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200925T1000Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200925T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-200926T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 451 PM AST Thu Sep 24 2020 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves between 8 and 12 feet, but occasionally higher than 12 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM AST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. * HIGH TIDES...Crashboat Aguadilla 1:23 AM at 0.98 feet. Arecibo 1:27 AM at 1.07 ft. San Juan 1:52 AM at 1.13 feet. Fajardo 1:42 AM at 1.12 feet. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ VIZ001-251000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200925T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-200926T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 451 PM AST Thu Sep 24 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves between 8 and 11 feet with occasionally higher breaking waves. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northern exposed beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ013-251000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-200925T2200Z/ Vieques- 451 PM AST Thu Sep 24 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches Vieques. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VIZ002-242200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-200924T2200Z/ St Croix- 451 PM AST Thu Sep 24 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches of northwestern St. Croix. * 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. && $$ PRZ011-251000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-200926T1000Z/ Southwest- 451 PM AST Thu Sep 24 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of southwest Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 5:42 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 115 min |
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