Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2020

Rip Current Statement 48, NWS JSJ

November 1, 2020

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Nov 1, 2020, 2:19 PM CST. It took effect at Nov 2, 2020, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 1, 2020, 2:19 PM CST (20:19 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 2, 2020, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Nov 6, 2020, 1:04 AM CST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

765 
WHCA42 TJSJ 012019
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
419 PM AST Sun Nov 1 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-020430-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.201102T1000Z-201104T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
419 PM AST Sun Nov 1 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra. 

* WHEN...From Monday morning 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-020430-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.201102T1000Z-201102T2200Z/
Southeast-
419 PM AST Sun Nov 1 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of southeast Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday 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.

&&

$$
18 follow-up statements
525 
WHCA42 TJSJ 020025
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
825 PM AST Sun Nov 1 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-020830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.201102T1000Z-201104T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
825 PM AST Sun Nov 1 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST MONDAY 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* WHEN...From Monday morning 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-020830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.201102T1000Z-201102T2200Z/
Southeast-
825 PM AST Sun Nov 1 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST MONDAY 
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of southeast Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday 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.

&&

$$
212 
WHCA42 TJSJ 020839
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
439 AM AST Mon Nov 2 2020

PRZ010-021645-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.201102T1000Z-201103T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
439 AM AST Mon Nov 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Mayaguez and Vicinity County.

* WHEN... Now 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-021645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.201102T1000Z-201104T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
439 AM AST Mon Nov 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* WHEN...Now 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-021645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.201102T1000Z-201102T2200Z/
Southeast-
439 AM AST Mon Nov 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of southeast Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Now through Monday 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.

&&

$$
967 
WHCA42 TJSJ 021416
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1016 AM AST Mon Nov 2 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-030200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201104T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1016 AM AST Mon Nov 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* WHEN...Now 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-022200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201102T2200Z/
Southeast-
1016 AM AST Mon Nov 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of southeast Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Now 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-030200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201103T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1016 AM AST Mon Nov 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Mayaguez and Vicinity County.

* WHEN... Now 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.

&&

$$
047 
WHCA42 TJSJ 021957
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
357 PM AST Mon Nov 2 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-030400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201106T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
357 PM AST Mon Nov 2 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-022200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201102T2200Z/
Southeast-
357 PM AST Mon Nov 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of southeast Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-030400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201103T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
357 PM AST Mon Nov 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* 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.

&&

$$
054 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030039
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
839 PM AST Mon Nov 2 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-030845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201106T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
839 PM AST Mon Nov 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-030845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201103T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
839 PM AST Mon Nov 2 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* 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.

&&

$$
266 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030707
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
307 AM AST Tue Nov 3 2020

PRZ010-031515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201103T1800Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
307 AM AST Tue Nov 3 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM AST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM AST 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-031515-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201106T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
307 AM AST Tue Nov 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
542 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030746
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
346 AM AST Tue Nov 3 2020

PRZ010-030900-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201103T1800Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
346 AM AST Tue Nov 3 2020

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

However, there is a moderate risk of rip currents across the
beaches of Rincon and Aguada.

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-031800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201106T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
346 AM AST Tue Nov 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
364 
WHCA42 TJSJ 031504
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1104 AM AST Tue Nov 3 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-032315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201106T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1104 AM AST Tue Nov 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
795 
WHCA42 TJSJ 031940
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
340 PM AST Tue Nov 3 2020

PRZ010-040345-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.201104T2200Z-201105T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
340 PM AST Tue Nov 3 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-040345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201106T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
340 PM AST Tue Nov 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
446 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040100
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
900 PM AST Tue Nov 3 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-040900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201106T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
900 PM AST Tue Nov 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-040900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.201104T2200Z-201105T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
900 PM AST Tue Nov 3 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening 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.

&&

$$
510 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040735
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
335 AM AST Wed Nov 4 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-041545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201106T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
335 AM AST Wed Nov 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-041545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.201104T2200Z-201105T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
335 AM AST Wed Nov 4 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening 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.

&&

$$
511 
WHCA42 TJSJ 041409
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1009 AM AST Wed Nov 4 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-042200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201106T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1009 AM AST Wed Nov 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-042200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.201104T2200Z-201105T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1009 AM AST Wed Nov 4 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
233 
WHCA42 TJSJ 042017
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
417 PM AST Wed Nov 4 2020

VIZ001-051000-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.201105T1000Z-201106T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
417 PM AST Wed Nov 4 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern St. Thomas.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-051000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201106T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
417 PM AST Wed Nov 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-051000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.201104T2200Z-201105T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
417 PM AST Wed Nov 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
270 
WHCA42 TJSJ 050723
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
323 AM AST Thu Nov 5 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-051530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201106T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
323 AM AST Thu Nov 5 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-051530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201105T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
323 AM AST Thu Nov 5 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-051530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.201105T1000Z-201106T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
323 AM AST Thu Nov 5 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern St. Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$
797 
WHCA42 TJSJ 051406
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1006 AM AST Thu Nov 5 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-052200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201106T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1006 AM AST Thu Nov 5 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and northwest
  Saint Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-052200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201105T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1006 AM AST Thu Nov 5 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
421 
WHCA42 TJSJ 052017
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
417 PM AST Thu Nov 5 2020

VIZ001-052130-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201106T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
417 PM AST Thu Nov 5 2020

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

However, a moderate rip current risk continues for all beaches in
St. Thomas, St. John and adjacent islands.

$$

PRZ010-060430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201106T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
417 PM AST Thu Nov 5 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-060430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201106T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
417 PM AST Thu Nov 5 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to the northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
075 
WHCA42 TJSJ 060118
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
918 PM AST Thu Nov 5 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-060930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201106T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
918 PM AST Thu Nov 5 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to the northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
786 
WHCA42 TJSJ 060704
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
304 AM AST Fri Nov 6 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-060815-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-201106T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
304 AM AST Fri Nov 6 2020

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

However, there is a moderate risk of rip currents across most of
the beaches of the islands today.

$$

Nearby

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

Sources

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