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Rip Current Statement 54, NWS JSJ

December 3, 2020

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 3, 2020, 1:17 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 3, 2020, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 3, 2020, 1:17 AM CST (07:17 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 3, 2020, 4:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 8, 2020, 2:00 AM CST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

606 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030717
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
317 AM AST Thu Dec 3 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-031530-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.201203T2200Z-201204T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
317 AM AST Thu Dec 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent
  Islands and St Croix. In Puerto Rico, San Juan and Vicinity, 
  Northeast, North Central, Northwest and Culebra Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
24 follow-up statements
857 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030754 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
354 AM AST Thu Dec 3 2020

VIZ001-030900-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.201203T2200Z-201204T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
354 AM AST Thu Dec 3 2020

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


$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-031600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.201203T2200Z-201204T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
354 AM AST Thu Dec 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent 
  Islands and St Croix. In Puerto Rico, San Juan and Vicinity, 
  Northeast, North Central, Northwest and Culebra Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
667 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030754 AAB
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
354 AM AST Thu Dec 3 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-031600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.201203T2200Z-201204T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
354 AM AST Thu Dec 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent 
  Islands and St Croix. In Puerto Rico, San Juan and Vicinity, 
  Northeast, North Central, Northwest and Culebra Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
206 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030755 CCA 
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
355 AM AST Thu Dec 3 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-031600-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.201203T2200Z-201204T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
355 AM AST Thu Dec 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St Croix. In Puerto Rico, San Juan 
  and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, Northwest and Culebra 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
901 
WHCA42 TJSJ 031456 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1056 AM AST Thu Dec 3 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-032300-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.201203T2200Z-201205T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
1056 AM AST Thu Dec 3 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St Croix. In Puerto Rico, San Juan 
  and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, Northwest and Culebra 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM AST this evening 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.

&&

$$
540 
WHCA42 TJSJ 031920
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
320 PM AST Thu Dec 3 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-040330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.201203T2200Z-201205T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
320 PM AST Thu Dec 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St Croix. In Puerto Rico, San Juan
  and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, Northwest and Culebra.

* WHEN...From 6 PM AST this evening 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.

&&

$$
024 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040117
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
917 PM AST Thu Dec 3 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-041000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201205T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
917 PM AST Thu Dec 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern St. Croix. In Puerto Rico,
  northeast to northwest beaches, including Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
393 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040725
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
325 AM AST Fri Dec 4 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-041530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201205T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
325 AM AST Fri Dec 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern St. Croix. In Puerto Rico, 
  northeast to northwest beaches, including Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
301 
WHCA42 TJSJ 041419
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1019 AM AST Fri Dec 4 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-042230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201205T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
1019 AM AST Fri Dec 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern St. Croix. In Puerto Rico, 
  northeast to northwest beaches, including Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
299 
WHCA42 TJSJ 041935
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
335 PM AST Fri Dec 4 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-050345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201205T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
335 PM AST Fri Dec 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern St. Croix. In Puerto Rico, 
  northeast to northwest beaches, including Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
898 
WHCA42 TJSJ 050115
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
915 PM AST Fri Dec 4 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-051000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201205T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
915 PM AST Fri Dec 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern St. Croix. In Puerto Rico, 
  northeast to northwest beaches, including Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
373 
WHCA42 TJSJ 050800
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 AM AST Sat Dec 5 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-051600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201205T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
400 AM AST Sat Dec 5 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern=most beaches in St. Croix. In
  Puerto Rico, beaches across the northeast to northwest coast, as
  well as eastern-most beaches in Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
324 
WHCA42 TJSJ 051412
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1012 AM AST Sat Dec 5 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-052200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201205T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
1012 AM AST Sat Dec 5 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern St. Croix. In Puerto Rico,
  beaches across the northeast to northwest coast as well as
  Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
333 
WHCA42 TJSJ 051931
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
331 PM AST Sat Dec 5 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-060345-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201207T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
331 PM AST Sat Dec 5 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern St. Croix. In Puerto Rico,
  beaches across the northeast to northwest coast.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-052200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201205T2200Z/
Culebra-
331 PM AST Sat Dec 5 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern St. Croix. In Puerto Rico, 
  beaches across the northeast to northwest coast as well as 
  Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
891 
WHCA42 TJSJ 051938 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
338 PM AST Sat Dec 5 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-060345-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201207T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
338 PM AST Sat Dec 5 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern St. Croix. In Puerto Rico,
  beaches across the northeast to northwest coast.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-052200-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201205T2200Z/
Culebra-
338 PM AST Sat Dec 5 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE... Culebrita beach.

* 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.

&&

$$
173 
WHCA42 TJSJ 060107
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
907 PM AST Sat Dec 5 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-061000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201207T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
907 PM AST Sat Dec 5 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern St. Croix. In Puerto Rico, 
  beaches across the northeast to northwest coast.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
093 
WHCA42 TJSJ 060803
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
403 AM AST Sun Dec 6 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-061615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201207T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
403 AM AST Sun Dec 6 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern St. Croix. In Puerto Rico, 
  beaches across the northeast to northwest coast.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
678 
WHCA42 TJSJ 061440 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1040 AM AST Sun Dec 6 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-062245-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201208T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
1040 AM AST Sun Dec 6 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern St. Croix. In Puerto Rico, 
  beaches across the northeast to northwest coast.

* 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.

&&

$$
368 
WHCA42 TJSJ 061936
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
336 PM AST Sun Dec 6 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-070345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201208T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
336 PM AST Sun Dec 6 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern St. Croix. In Puerto Rico, 
  beaches across the northeast to northwest coast.

* 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.

&&

$$
605 
WHCA42 TJSJ 070105
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
905 PM AST Sun Dec 6 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-070930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201208T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
905 PM AST Sun Dec 6 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern St. Croix. In Puerto Rico, 
  beaches across the northeast to northwest coast.

* 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.

&&

$$
044 
WHCA42 TJSJ 070807
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
407 AM AST Mon Dec 7 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-071615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201208T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
407 AM AST Mon Dec 7 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern St. Croix. In Puerto Rico, 
  beaches across the northeast to northwest coast.

* 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.

&&

$$
073 
WHCA42 TJSJ 071406
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1006 AM AST Mon Dec 7 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-072215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201208T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
1006 AM AST Mon Dec 7 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern St. Croix. In Puerto Rico, 
  beaches across the northeast to northwest coast.

* 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.

&&

$$
635 
WHCA42 TJSJ 071936
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
336 PM AST Mon Dec 7 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-080345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201208T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
336 PM AST Mon Dec 7 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern St. Croix. In Puerto Rico, 
  beaches across the northeast to northwest coast.

* 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.

&&

$$
722 
WHCA42 TJSJ 080102
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
902 PM AST Mon Dec 7 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-081000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201208T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
902 PM AST Mon Dec 7 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, eastern St. Croix. In Puerto Rico, 
  beaches across the northeast to northwest coast.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Tuesday

* 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 080800
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 AM AST Tue Dec 8 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-080900-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201208T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
400 AM AST Tue Dec 8 2020

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

Although a high risk of rip currents is no longer expected, a
moderate risk will continue for this areas.

$$

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Rip Current Statements in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2020Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 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.