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Rip Current Statement 47, NWS JSJ

October 31, 2020

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Oct 31, 2020, 4:18 AM CDT. It took effect at Oct 31, 2020, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 31, 2020, 4:18 AM CDT (09:18 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 31, 2020, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 31, 2020, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

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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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
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...


$$

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Sources

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