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Rip Current Statement 44, NWS JSJ

October 25, 2020

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Oct 25, 2020, 8:21 PM CDT. It took effect at Oct 26, 2020, 3:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 38 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 25, 2020, 8:21 PM CDT (01:21 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 26, 2020, 3:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 27, 2020, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
38 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

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481 
WHCA42 TJSJ 260121
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
921 PM AST Sun Oct 25 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-260930-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.201026T0800Z-201027T0900Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201027T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
921 PM AST Sun Oct 25 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM AST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to
  12 feet with occasional higher breakers. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central,
  Northwest and Culebra.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Monday to 5 AM 
  AST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-260930-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.201026T0800Z-201027T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
921 PM AST Sun Oct 25 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM AST MONDAY THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent
  Islands. In Puerto Rico, Rincon and Aguada.

* WHEN...From 4 AM AST Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-260930-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.201026T0800Z-201027T1000Z/
Vieques-
921 PM AST Sun Oct 25 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM AST MONDAY THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...the north-facing beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...From 4 AM AST Monday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-260930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201027T1000Z/
St Croix-
921 PM AST Sun Oct 25 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...the eastern tip of Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
778 
WHCA42 TJSJ 260832
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
432 AM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-261645-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-201027T0900Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
432 AM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves between
  9 to 12 feet with occasional higher breakers. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, 
  Northwest and Culebra.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM AST Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-261645-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
432 AM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent 
  Islands. In Puerto Rico, Rincon and Aguada.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ002-261645-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
Vieques-St Croix-
432 AM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The north-facing beaches of Vieques.

* 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.

&&

$$
648 
WHCA42 TJSJ 261416
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1016 AM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-262200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-201027T0900Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1016 AM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AST TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves 
  between 9 to 12 feet with occasional higher breakers. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, 
  Northwest and Culebra.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM AST Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-262200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1016 AM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent 
  Islands. In Puerto Rico, Rincon and Aguada.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ002-262200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
Vieques-St Croix-
1016 AM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The north-facing beaches of Vieques.

* 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.

&&

$$
377 
WHCA42 TJSJ 261434 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1034 AM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-262200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-201027T0900Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1034 AM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AST TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves 
  between 9 to 12 feet with occasional higher breakers. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, 
  Northwest and Culebra.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM AST Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-262200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1034 AM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent 
  Islands. In Puerto Rico, Rincon and Aguada.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ002-262200-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
Vieques-St Croix-
1034 AM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The north-facing beaches of Vieques and eastern St. 
  Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
678 
WHCA42 TJSJ 262018
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
418 PM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-271000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201028T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-201027T0900Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
418 PM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves 
  between 9 to 12 feet with occasional higher breakers. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, 
  Northwest and Culebra.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM AST Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-271000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201028T2200Z/
St Croix-
418 PM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of eastern St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-271000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
418 PM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent 
  Islands. In Puerto Rico, Rincon and Aguada.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-271000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
Vieques-
418 PM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The north-facing beaches of Vieques.

* 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.

&&

$$
633 
WHCA42 TJSJ 270145
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
945 PM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-270945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-201027T0900Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201028T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
945 PM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AST TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves 
  between 9 to 12 feet with occasional higher breakers. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, 
  Northwest and Culebra.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM AST Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-270945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
945 PM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent 
  Islands. In Puerto Rico, Rincon and Aguada.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-270945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
Vieques-
945 PM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The north-facing beaches of Vieques.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-270945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201028T2200Z/
St Croix-
945 PM AST Mon Oct 26 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of eastern St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
896 
WHCA42 TJSJ 270741
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
341 AM AST Tue Oct 27 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-271545-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-201027T0900Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201028T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
341 AM AST Tue Oct 27 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northeast, San Juan and Vicinity, North Central, 
  Northwest and Culebra Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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...

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-VIZ001-271545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
341 AM AST Tue Oct 27 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent 
  Islands. In Puerto Rico, Rincon and Aguada.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-271545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
Vieques-
341 AM AST Tue Oct 27 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The north-facing beaches of Vieques.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-271545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201028T2200Z/
St Croix-
341 AM AST Tue Oct 27 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of eastern St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
686 
WHCA42 TJSJ 271409
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1009 AM AST Tue Oct 27 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-280200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201030T0000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
1009 AM AST Tue Oct 27 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northeast to northwest beaches of Puerto Rico and
  Culebra. Eastern beaches of St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* 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...

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-VIZ001-272200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1009 AM AST Tue Oct 27 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas. In Puerto Rico, Rincon 
  and Aguada.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-272200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
Vieques-
1009 AM AST Tue Oct 27 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The north-facing beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM today.

* 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.

&&

$$
603 
WHCA42 TJSJ 271953
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
353 PM AST Tue Oct 27 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-280400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201030T0000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
353 PM AST Tue Oct 27 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northeast to northwest beaches of Puerto Rico and 
  Culebra. Eastern beaches of St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* 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...

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-VIZ001-272200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
353 PM AST Tue Oct 27 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas. In Puerto Rico, Rincon 
  and Aguada.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-272200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201027T2200Z/
Vieques-
353 PM AST Tue Oct 27 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The north-facing beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM today.

* 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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 25, 8:21 PM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryJSJ30 hr

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 2020Rip Current Statements in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2020Every rip current statement in 2020

Sources

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