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Rip Current Statement 46, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Oct 29, 2020, 3:27 PM CDT. It took effect at Oct 30, 2020, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 24 hr.
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- Issued
- Oct 29, 2020, 3:27 PM CDT (20:27 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 30, 2020, 5:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 31, 2020, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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337 WHCA42 TJSJ 292027 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 427 PM AST Thu Oct 29 2020 PRZ003-300430- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.201030T2200Z-201031T0900Z/ Southeast- 427 PM AST Thu Oct 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From Friday evening 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. && $$ PRZ012-300430- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.201030T1000Z-201031T0900Z/ Culebra- 427 PM AST Thu Oct 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Culebrita beach. * WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-300430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201030T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central- 427 PM AST Thu Oct 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northeastern and north central beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Friday 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. && $$ VIZ002-300430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201031T0900Z/ St Croix- 427 PM AST Thu Oct 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Eastern beaches of Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ008-300430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201030T1000Z/ Northwest- 427 PM AST Thu Oct 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northwestern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late 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. && $$
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906 WHCA42 TJSJ 300115 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 915 PM AST Thu Oct 29 2020 PRZ008-301000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201031T0900Z/ Northwest- 915 PM AST Thu Oct 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northwestern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-301000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201030T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central- 915 PM AST Thu Oct 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northeastern and north central beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Friday 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. && $$ VIZ002-301000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201031T0900Z/ St Croix- 915 PM AST Thu Oct 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Eastern beaches of Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ012-301000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.201030T1000Z-201031T0900Z/ Culebra- 915 PM AST Thu Oct 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Culebrita beach. * WHEN...From Friday 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. && $$ PRZ003-301000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.201030T2200Z-201031T0900Z/ Southeast- 915 PM AST Thu Oct 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From Friday evening through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
148 WHCA42 TJSJ 300849 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 449 AM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 PRZ005-302000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201031T1000Z/ North Central- 449 AM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...North central 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. && $$ PRZ008-VIZ002-302000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201101T1000Z/ Northwest-St Croix- 449 AM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northwestern beaches of Puerto Rico. Eastern beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ012-302000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.201030T1000Z-201031T2200Z/ Culebra- 449 AM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Culebrita beach. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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. && $$ PRZ003-302000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.201030T2200Z-201101T1000Z/ Southeast- 449 AM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From this evening through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-002-302000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201030T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast- 449 AM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico, and beaches of San Juan and vicinity. * WHEN...Through Friday 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. && $$
337 WHCA42 TJSJ 301456 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1056 AM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 PRZ001-002-302200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201030T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast- 1056 AM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico, and beaches of San Juan and vicinity. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ005-302300- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201031T1000Z/ North Central- 1056 AM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...North central 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. && $$ PRZ008-VIZ002-302300- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201101T1000Z/ Northwest-St Croix- 1056 AM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northwestern beaches of Puerto Rico. Eastern beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ012-302300- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201031T2200Z/ Culebra- 1056 AM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Culebrita beach. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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. && $$ PRZ003-302300- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.201030T2200Z-201101T1000Z/ Southeast- 1056 AM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From this evening through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
981 WHCA42 TJSJ 301955 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 355 PM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 PRZ001-002-302200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201030T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast- 355 PM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico, and beaches of San Juan and vicinity. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST 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. && $$ PRZ005-310400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201031T1000Z/ North Central- 355 PM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...North central beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ008-VIZ002-310400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201101T1000Z/ Northwest-St Croix- 355 PM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northwestern beaches of Puerto Rico. Eastern beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Saturday 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. && $$ PRZ012-310400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201031T2200Z/ Culebra- 355 PM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Culebrita beach. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ003-310400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.201030T2200Z-201101T1000Z/ Southeast- 355 PM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From this evening through late Saturday 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. && $$
291 WHCA42 TJSJ 310041 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 841 PM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 PRZ003-311000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-201101T1000Z/ Southeast- 841 PM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From this evening through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ008-VIZ002-311000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201101T1000Z/ Northwest-St Croix- 841 PM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northwestern beaches of Puerto Rico. Eastern beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Saturday 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. && $$ PRZ012-311000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201031T2200Z/ Culebra- 841 PM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Culebrita beach. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ005-311000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201031T1000Z/ North Central- 841 PM AST Fri Oct 30 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...North central 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. && $$
308 WHCA42 TJSJ 310918 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 518 AM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 PRZ005-311030- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201031T1000Z/ North Central- 518 AM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Surf zone conditions have improved, and the risk of rip currents is now moderate. Caution should still be exercised by swimmers and surfers. $$ PRZ013-312030- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0047.201031T1000Z-201031T2200Z/ Vieques- 518 AM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Vieques. * 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. && $$ PRZ007-011-312030- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.201031T1000Z-201101T1000Z/ Ponce and Vicinity-Southwest- 518 AM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches of southwestern Puerto Rico, west of Ponce. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VIZ002-312030- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201102T1000Z/ St Croix- 518 AM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Eastern beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...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. && $$ PRZ003-312030- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-201101T1000Z/ Southeast- 518 AM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ012-312030- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201031T2200Z/ Culebra- 518 AM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Culebrita beach. * 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. && $$ PRZ008-312030- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201101T1000Z/ Northwest- 518 AM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northwestern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
060 WHCA42 TJSJ 311425 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1025 AM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 PRZ007-008-011-312230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201101T1000Z/ Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Southwest- 1025 AM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches of southwestern and northwestern Puerto Rico, and west of Ponce. * 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. && $$ PRZ003-312230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-201101T1000Z/ Southeast- 1025 AM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ013-312200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0047.000000T0000Z-201031T2200Z/ Vieques- 1025 AM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Vieques. * 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. && $$ PRZ012-312200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201031T2200Z/ Culebra- 1025 AM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Culebrita beach. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VIZ002-312230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201102T1000Z/ St Croix- 1025 AM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Eastern beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...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. && $$
221 WHCA42 TJSJ 312027 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 412 PM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 PRZ007-008-011-VIZ002-312200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201031T2200Z/ Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Southwest-St Croix- 412 PM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches of southwestern and northwestern Puerto Rico, and west of Ponce as well as the eastern beaches of Saint Croix. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ003-312200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-201031T2200Z/ Southeast- 412 PM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AST 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. && $$ PRZ013-312200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0047.000000T0000Z-201031T2200Z/ Vieques- 412 PM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Vieques. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ012-312200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201031T2200Z/ Culebra- 412 PM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Culebra. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AST 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. && $$
944 WHCA42 TJSJ 312206 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 606 PM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 PRZ007-008-011-012-VIZ002-312315- /O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-201031T2200Z/ Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Southwest-Culebra-St Croix- 606 PM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... $$ PRZ003-312315- /O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-201031T2200Z/ Southeast- 606 PM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... $$ PRZ013-312315- /O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0047.000000T0000Z-201031T2200Z/ Vieques- 606 PM AST Sat Oct 31 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this rip current statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS JSJ wrote its last area forecast discussion before this rip current statement went out at Oct 29, 9:41 AM CDT, 5 hours 46 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Oct 29, 9:41 AM CDT, 5 hours 46 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1041 AM AST Thu Oct 29 2020
.UPDATE...A moist and unstable air mass is currently in place
across the area due to the combination of a tropical wave moving
over the area and an upper-level trough over the Dominican
Republic, in a favorable location for divergence aloft. Currently
not much in the way of shower activity is occurring across the
area with the exception of some showers affecting portions of
eastern PR at this time. Latest high resolution model guidance is
indicating for activity to increase in coverage during the
afternoon hours, especially across the eastern half of Puerto Rico
and in and around the USVI. Some activity is also expected across
western Puerto Rico, especially if enough sunshine occurs for sea
breeze convergence to become a factor. The more persistent shower
activity will have the potential to generate some urban and small
stream flooding, especially across eastern Puerto Rico where
soils are saturated and streamflow in area rivers and small
streams are running well-above normal.
&&
.AVIATION...SHRA and isolated TS activity will be in and around
the vicinity of the local terminals from time to time through
29/22z. Activity after 29/22z will be confined to the vicinity of
TJPS/TJSJ/TIST/TISX/TKPK/TNCM. Brief MVFR conditions can be
expected with these SHRA. Winds will continue out of the E-ESE
between 15 and 20 kts with some higher gusts and sea breeze
variations through 29/22z, diminishing to around 10 kts or less
overnight.
&&
.MARINE...Moderate to fresh easterly winds will continue to result
in choppy to hazardous seas of between 5 and 8 feet across the
local waters, with the highest seas expected across the offshore
Atlantic and Caribbean waters and Anegada Passage. These
conditions will continue into the upcoming weekend. High risk of
rip currents continues for the northern beaches of Puerto Rico and
Culebra and the eastern-most beaches of Saint Croix.
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 528 AM AST Thu Oct 29 2020/
SYNOPSIS...
Active weather conditions will persist across the area today. A
tropical wave is making its way through the area; widespread showers
were seen overnight, and they are expected to continue. There is an
increasing risk for urban and small stream flooding today through
tomorrow, especially in eastern and southern Puerto Rico, and the
U.S. Virgin Islands, as the moist east to southeasterly wind flow
persists. Relatively breezy conditions are also forecast to last
into the weekend, as well; strong gusts are also possible with
thunderstorms. Drying is expected Saturday, and a calmer pattern
will settle in for the first half of next week.
SHORT TERM...Today through Saturday...
Showers embedded in the flow coming around a tropical wave moving
through the area brought rain to the U.S. Virgin Islands, the
eastern third of Puerto Rico and parts of the southern coast. Most
of the heaviest rain, however, was in the local waters of Puerto
Rico both north and south. Over land, the heaviest rain amounts
ranged from one half to one inch on the eastern slopes of the
eastern mountains.
The tropical wave will move into Hispaniola later today. Low
pressure in the lower levels has also regenerated under strong
convection just east of 13 degrees north latitude 60 degrees west
longitude. This is expected to move west northwest and into the
central Caribbean by Saturday. The passage of the tropical wave and
low pressure to the south will bring drier air to the area on
Saturday although lingering moisture is still expected to be able to
spawn showers over interior and western Puerto Rico during the
afternoon.
In the meantime, the best moisture will pass over the the local
area this afternoon through Friday afternoon. A weak TUTT will
develop a low over Hispaniola this afternoon as it moves
northwest, and, in the process, moderate upper level divergence
will form over eastern Puerto Rico this afternoon to enhance
showers and possible thunderstorm development. This will make
urban and small stream flooding over the area likely. Upper level
divergence will also drift out of the southeast to affect
southwest Puerto Rico on Friday giving an additional boost to
showers and thunderstorms in the west and northwest as low level
flow shifts to the southeast. Low level winds, however tend to
increase during the period, causing the showers that form in
generally drier air on Saturday to leave less rain in any given
spot.
Some showers are expected overnight tonight and late Friday in
the U.S. Virgin Islands when showers favor the local waters.
LONG TERM...Sunday through Friday...
A generally dry trend continues for the first half of next week. Mid-
to upper-level ridging will also lead to fairly stable conditions
aloft during that time. This will inhibit shower activity, and
thunderstorms are not likely. Moisture in the lower levels will
still likely combine with local effects and daytime heating to bring
afternoon showers to the area, especially in western Puerto Rico.
Gradual increases in humidity are expected by midweek, with patches
of moisture carried in, embedded in the trade winds. It is also
worth noting that an area of significant moisture will be relatively
nearby; this is associated with the area of interest discussed in
the Tropical Weather Outlook from the National Hurricane Center.
With the disturbance, which will likely be well to our southwest,
remaining more to the south, the moisture being pulled into it will
also likely be to the south, enough that it is not currently
expected to affect the area. However, this also means that a
relatively minor change in what happens with that system and any
potential development that occurs with it could have significant
impacts on the area. This would largely be in the form of how much
moisture is available to support shower activity.
On Thursday, significant increases in moisture are expected. A
perturbation and the remnants of an old, decayed frontal boundary
are forecast to push into the area from the east and north,
respectively. At the same time, the ridging aloft will be weakening,
with a mid-level trough strengthening and extending into the area
from the north. Decreasing stability is anticipated. Deepening
moisture is expected Thursday afternoon into Friday. An increase in
shower activity is anticipated; afternoon thunderstorms are also
increasingly likely.
AVIATION...
SHRA will move3 over and around TJSJ/TIST/TISX/TNCM/TKPK
for much of the day today. SHRA are expected to spread into
TJPS/TJMZ/TJBQ aft 29/15Z. These SHRA will bring brief MVFR conds
and mtn obscurations. Sfc winds will incr aft 29/13Z to bcm E-ESE 10-
20 kt with weak sea breeze influences and gusts psbl to 33 kt. Max
winds SW 25-30 kt btwn FL380-410.
MARINE...
Moderate to fresh trade winds are persisting across the local
waters; speeds of up to around 21 to 22 knots are possible, with
stronger gusts likely, especially near showers and thunderstorms.
Even as the lingering swell continues to fade, conditions will
remain choppy to hazardous due to wind-generated waves. In the
offshore Atlantic waters and Anegada Passage, hazardous conditions
will continue at least into the weekend. Small Craft Advisories
remain in effect.
At the local beaches, there is a high risk of rip currents for
beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, as well as for
beaches of eastern St. Croix. There is a moderate risk of rip
currents at most other local beaches, except southwestern and
portions of southern Puerto Rico.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
SJU 86 77 88 77 / 80 50 50 50
STT 87 79 87 78 / 70 60 60 40
&&
.SJU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PR...High Rip Current Risk through late tonight for Culebra-North
Central-Northeast-Northwest-San Juan and Vicinity.
VI...High Rip Current Risk through late tonight for St Croix.
AM...Small Craft Advisory until 2 AM AST Sunday for Caribbean Waters
of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N-Anegada Passage Southward
to 17N-Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM
to 19.5N.
Small Craft Advisory until 2 AM AST Saturday for Coastal Waters
of Northern USVI and Culebra out 10 NM-Coastal Waters of
Southern USVI Vieques and Eastern Puerto Rico out 10 NM.
&&
SHORT TERM...GL
LONG TERM....ICP/ERG
PUBLIC DESK...LISHazardous weather outlook, Oct 29, 5:57 AM CDT, 9 hours 30 minutes before
Perspectivas sobre Condiciones Peligrosas del Tiempo Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia San Juan PR 654 AM AST jueves 29 de octubre de 2020 AMZ710>745-PRZ001>013-300845- San Juan y Vecindad-Noreste-Sureste- Este Interior-Norte Central-Interior Central-Ponce y Vecindad- Noroeste-Oeste Interior-Mayaguez y Vecindad-Suroeste-Culebra-Vieques- Aguas cercanas y mar afuera del Atlantico y Caribe- 654 AM AST jueves 29 de octubre de 2020 Esta perspectiva sobre las condiciones peligrosas del tiempo es para Puerto Rico y las aguas costeras del Atlantico. .Dia Uno...Hoy y esta noche .Tronadas...Existe el potencial de tronadas con lluvia fuerte y vientos en rafaga breves esta tarde a traves de gran parte de Puerto Rico. .Inundaciones...Lluvias fuertes pudieran resultar en inundaciones urbanas y de riachuelos pequenos. .Viento...Se esperan vientos en exceso de 20 mph (17 nudos) a traves de las aguas locales. .Oleaje...Se espera oleaje picado de 6 a 8 pies a traves de la mayoria de las aguas locales del Atlantico y el Pasaje de Anegada. .Corrientes marinas...Existe un riesgo alto de corrientes marinas para las playas de la costa norte de Puerto Rico. Se espera un riesgo moderado de corrientes marinas para la mayoria del resto de las playas, excepto por aquellas en el oeste de Puerto Rico al sur de Rincon y playas del sur al oeste de Ponce. .Dias dos hasta el siete...viernes a miercoles La posibilidad de inundaciones urbanas y de riachuelos continua hasta el viernes. El riesgo alto de corrientes marinas regresara para las playas del norte de Puerto Rico el lunes. Muchas playas continuaran observando riesgo moderado de corrientes marinas durante el periodo. .Comunicado sobre informacion reportada por observadores... No se anticipa activacion de observadores. Favor de reportar cualquier informacion sobre vientos, oleaje, y corrientes marinas al Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia en San Juan mientras siguen las indicaciones de las autoridades locales y estatales. AMZ715-725-VIZ001-002-300845- San Tomas, San John e Islas Adyacentes- Santa Cruz- Aguas cercanas del Atlantico y aguas costeras adyacentes del Caribe- 654 AM AST jueves 29 de octubre de 2020 Esta perspectiva sobre las condiciones peligrosas del tiempo es para Islas Virgenes Estadounidenses y las aguas costeras adyacentes. .Dia Uno...Hoy y esta noche .Tronadas...Existe la probabilidad de tronadas con lluvia fuerte y vientos en rafaga breves durante el dia a traves de las Islas Virgenes Americanas. .Inundaciones...Lluvias fuertes pudieran resultar en inundaciones urbanas y de riachuelos pequenos. .Viento...Se esperan vientos en exceso de 20 mph (17 nudos) a traves de las aguas mar afuera locales, incluyendo el Pasaje de Anegada. .Oleaje...Se espera oleaje picado de 6 a 8 pies a traves de la mayoria de las aguas mar afuera locales del Atlantico y el Pasaje de Anegada. .Corrientes marinas...Existe un riesgo alto de corrientes marinas para el extremo este de Santa Cruz. Un riesgo moderado de corrientes marinas prevalecera a traves del resto de las Islas Virgenes Estadounidenses. .Dias dos hasta el siete...viernes a miercoles La posibilidad de inundaciones urbanas y de riachuelos continua hasta el viernes. El riesgo alto de corrientes marinas regresara para el extremo este de Santa Cruz. .Comunicado sobre informacion reportada por observadores... No se anticipa activacion de observadores. Favor de reportar cualquier informacion sobre vientos, oleaje, y corrientes marinas al Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia en San Juan mientras siguen las indicaciones de las autoridades locales y estatales.
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 3:31 PM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 4 days |
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