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Rip Current Statement 55, NWS JSJ

December 9, 2020

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 9, 2020, 3:49 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 10, 2020, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 44 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 9, 2020, 3:49 PM CST (21:49 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 10, 2020, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 12, 2020, 12:22 AM CST
In force
44 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

242 
WHCA42 TJSJ 092149
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
549 PM AST Wed Dec 9 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-100600-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.201210T1000Z-201211T0000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
549 PM AST Wed Dec 9 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
667 
WHCA42 TJSJ 100038
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
838 PM AST Wed Dec 9 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-100845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.201210T1000Z-201211T0000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
838 PM AST Wed Dec 9 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
010 
WHCA42 TJSJ 100803
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
403 AM AST Thu Dec 10 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-101615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.201210T1000Z-201211T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
403 AM AST Thu Dec 10 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST this morning 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.

&&

$$
430 
WHCA42 TJSJ 101400
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1000 AM AST Thu Dec 10 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-102200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-201211T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1000 AM AST Thu Dec 10 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North-facing 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.

&&

$$
679 
WHCA42 TJSJ 102002
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
402 PM AST Thu Dec 10 2020

PRZ012-110415-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.201211T1000Z-201211T2200Z/
Culebra-
402 PM AST Thu Dec 10 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra

* WHEN...From Friday morning 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-110415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-201211T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
402 PM AST Thu Dec 10 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North-facing 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.

&&

$$
306 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110130
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
930 PM AST Thu Dec 10 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-110930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-201211T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
930 PM AST Thu Dec 10 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North-facing 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-110930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.201211T1000Z-201211T2200Z/
Culebra-
930 PM AST Thu Dec 10 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...From Friday morning 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.

&&

$$
704 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110752
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
352 AM AST Fri Dec 11 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-111600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-201212T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
352 AM AST Fri Dec 11 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North-facing 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-111600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.201211T1000Z-201212T1000Z/
Culebra-
352 AM AST Fri Dec 11 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of 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.

&&

$$
485 
WHCA42 TJSJ 111339
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
939 AM AST Fri Dec 11 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-120200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-201212T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
939 AM AST Fri Dec 11 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North-facing 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.

&&

$$
173 
WHCA42 TJSJ 111936
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
336 PM AST Fri Dec 11 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-120345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-201212T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
336 PM AST Fri Dec 11 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North-facing beaches 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.

&&

$$
862 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120117
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
917 PM AST Fri Dec 11 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-120930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-201212T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
917 PM AST Fri Dec 11 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
685 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120622
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
222 AM AST Sat Dec 12 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-120730-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-201212T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
222 AM AST Sat Dec 12 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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