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Rip Current Statement 57, NWS JSJ

December 20, 2020

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 20, 2020, 1:39 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 21, 2020, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 20, 2020, 1:39 PM CST (19:39 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 21, 2020, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 26, 2020, 2:26 AM CST
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

308 
WHCA42 TJSJ 201939
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
339 PM AST Sun Dec 20 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-210345-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.201221T1000Z-201224T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
339 PM AST Sun Dec 20 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Monday morning 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.

&&

$$
23 follow-up statements
419 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210057
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
857 PM AST Sun Dec 20 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-210900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.201221T1000Z-201224T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
857 PM AST Sun Dec 20 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Monday morning 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.

&&

$$
528 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210804
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
404 AM AST Mon Dec 21 2020

PRZ012-211615-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.201221T2200Z-201224T2200Z/
Culebra-
404 AM AST Mon Dec 21 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Most beaches of Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-211615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.201221T1000Z-201224T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
404 AM AST Mon Dec 21 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THIS
MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Monday morning 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.

&&

$$
771 
WHCA42 TJSJ 211355
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
955 AM AST Mon Dec 21 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-212200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201224T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
955 AM AST Mon Dec 21 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-212200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.201221T2200Z-201224T2200Z/
Culebra-
955 AM AST Mon Dec 21 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Most beaches of Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
668 
WHCA42 TJSJ 211948
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
348 PM AST Mon Dec 21 2020

VIZ001-220400-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.201222T1000Z-201224T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
348 PM AST Mon Dec 21 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-220400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201224T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
348 PM AST Mon Dec 21 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-220400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.201221T2200Z-201224T2200Z/
Culebra-
348 PM AST Mon Dec 21 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
696 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220031
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
831 PM AST Mon Dec 21 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-220845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201224T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
831 PM AST Mon Dec 21 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-220845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.201222T1000Z-201224T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
831 PM AST Mon Dec 21 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning 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.

&&

$$
526 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220729
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
329 AM AST Tue Dec 22 2020

PRZ010-222200-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
329 AM AST Tue Dec 22 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-222200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
329 AM AST Tue Dec 22 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-222200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.201222T0729Z-201225T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
329 AM AST Tue Dec 22 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
548 
WHCA42 TJSJ 221939
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
339 PM AST Tue Dec 22 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-230345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
339 PM AST Tue Dec 22 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
087 
WHCA42 TJSJ 221952
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
352 PM AST Tue Dec 22 2020

VIZ002-230400-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
St Croix-
352 PM AST Tue Dec 22 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...St Croix County.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-230400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
352 PM AST Tue Dec 22 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
644 
WHCA42 TJSJ 230134
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
934 PM AST Tue Dec 22 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-230945-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.201223T1000Z-201224T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
934 PM AST Tue Dec 22 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM AST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
  11 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central and 
  Northwest Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM 
  AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High surf conditions still possible
  Thursday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-230945-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.201223T2200Z-201224T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Culebra-
934 PM AST Tue Dec 22 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM AST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
  10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Culebra.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM 
  AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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-VIZ001-002-230945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
St Croix-
934 PM AST Tue Dec 22 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of north of Rincon and the
  northwestern beaches of Saint Thomas and the northeastern
  beaches of Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
898 
WHCA42 TJSJ 230712
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
312 AM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-232200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.201223T1000Z-201224T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
312 AM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
  12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through Thursday morning. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High surf conditions still possible on
  Thursday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-232200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.201223T2200Z-201224T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Culebra-
312 AM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM AST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
  12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM 
  AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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-VIZ001-002-232200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
St Croix-
312 AM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon. Northwestern beaches of 
  Saint Thomas and the northeastern beaches of Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
677 
WHCA42 TJSJ 231451
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1051 AM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-240200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201224T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1051 AM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through Thursday morning. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-240200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.201223T2200Z-201224T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Culebra-
1051 AM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM AST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM 
  AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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-VIZ001-002-240200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
St Croix-
1051 AM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon. Northwestern beaches of 
  Saint Thomas and the northeastern beaches of Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
783 
WHCA42 TJSJ 232026
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
426 PM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

VIZ002-240430-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.201223T2200Z-201224T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
St Croix-
426 PM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
  12 feet. For the High Risk of Rip Currents, dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern and eastern beaches of St Croix.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water..

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-240430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201224T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
426 PM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-240430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.201223T2200Z-201224T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Culebra-
426 PM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-240430-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Vieques-
426 PM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern and eastern beaches of Vieques.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-240430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
426 PM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon. Northwestern beaches of
  Saint Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$
352 
WHCA42 TJSJ 240041
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
841 PM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-240930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201224T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
841 PM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...For the high rip current risk, from the northwest to
  northeast coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra and Saint Croix. For the
  High Surf advisory, the northern and northeastern coasts of
  Puerto Rico, the coasts of Culebra and the eastern tip of Saint
  Croix.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-VIZ001-240930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
841 PM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, Vieques, the northwestern
  beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John.

* 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.

&&

$$
334 
WHCA42 TJSJ 240223 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1023 PM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-240930-
/O.COR.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201224T2200Z/
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
1023 PM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...from the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico,
  Culebra and Saint Croix. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-VIZ001-240930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1023 PM AST Wed Dec 23 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, Vieques, the northwestern
  beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John.

* 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.

&&

$$
246 
WHCA42 TJSJ 240859
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
459 AM AST Thu Dec 24 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-241700-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201224T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
459 AM AST Thu Dec 24 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
  11 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra and Saint Croix.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-VIZ001-241700-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
459 AM AST Thu Dec 24 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, Vieques, the 
  northwestern beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John.

* 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.

&&

$$
836 
WHCA42 TJSJ 241422
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1022 AM AST Thu Dec 24 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-250200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201224T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
1022 AM AST Thu Dec 24 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 13 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra and Saint Croix.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-VIZ001-250200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1022 AM AST Thu Dec 24 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, Vieques, the 
  northwestern beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John.

* 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.

&&

$$
406 
WHCA42 TJSJ 242059
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
459 PM AST Thu Dec 24 2020

PRZ002-012-250500-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201226T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201224T2200Z/
Northeast-Culebra-
459 PM AST Thu Dec 24 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 13 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra and Saint Croix.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-VIZ002-250500-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201226T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201224T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
459 PM AST Thu Dec 24 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 13 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra and Saint Croix.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-250500-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201226T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
459 PM AST Thu Dec 24 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, Vieques, the 
  northwestern beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-250500-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201226T1000Z/
Vieques-
459 PM AST Thu Dec 24 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, Vieques, the 
  northwestern beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-250500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
459 PM AST Thu Dec 24 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, Vieques, the 
  northwestern beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John.

* 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.

&&

$$
050 
WHCA42 TJSJ 251002
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
504 AM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

PRZ010-013-251715-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
504 AM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, Vieques, the 
  northwestern beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-VIZ002-251715-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201226T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-St Croix-
504 AM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT...dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra and Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-012-251715-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201226T1000Z/
Northeast-Culebra-
504 AM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT...dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra and 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-251715-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201226T2200Z/
Northwest-
504 AM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT... dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra and Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-251715-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
504 AM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, Vieques, the 
  northwestern beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John.

* 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.

&&

$$
521 
WHCA42 TJSJ 251156 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
756 AM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

PRZ010-013-251715-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
756 AM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Mayaguez and vicinity and 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-VIZ002-251715-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201226T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-St Croix-
756 AM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT...dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...San Juan and vicinity, north central and Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-012-251715-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201226T1000Z/
Northeast-Culebra-
756 AM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT...dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...northeast 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-251715-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201226T2200Z/
Northwest-
756 AM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT... dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...northwest Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-251715-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
756 AM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Saint Thomas and Saint John.

* 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.

&&

$$
769 
WHCA42 TJSJ 251405
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1005 AM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

PRZ010-251515-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1005 AM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

$$

PRZ001-002-005-012-VIZ002-252215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201226T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-St Croix-
1005 AM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of north central to northeast Puerto Rico,
  Culebra and Saint Croix.

* 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-VIZ001-252200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1005 AM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Vieques, Saint Thomas and Saint John.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-252215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201226T2200Z/
Northwest-
1005 AM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT... dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northwest Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
389 
WHCA42 TJSJ 252024
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
424 PM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

PRZ001-002-005-012-VIZ002-260430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201226T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-St Croix-
424 PM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of north central to northeast Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra and Saint Croix.

* 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-VIZ001-252200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
424 PM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Vieques, Saint Thomas and Saint John.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-260430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201226T2200Z/
Northwest-
424 PM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT... dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northwest Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
050 
WHCA42 TJSJ 260043
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
843 PM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

PRZ001-002-005-012-VIZ002-261000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201226T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-St Croix-
843 PM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of north central to northeast Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra, and Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-261000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201226T2200Z/
Northwest-
843 PM AST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT... Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northwest Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
351 
WHCA42 TJSJ 260826
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
426 AM AST Sat Dec 26 2020

PRZ008-261630-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201226T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0058.201226T1000Z-201226T2200Z/
Northwest-
426 AM AST Sat Dec 26 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwest County, especially from Quebradillas to 
  Isabela.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-012-VIZ002-260930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-201226T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-St Croix-
426 AM AST Sat Dec 26 2020

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

$$

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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.