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Rip Current Statement 7, NWS JSJ

February 3, 2020

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Feb 3, 2020, 11:35 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 3, 2020, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 34 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 3, 2020, 11:35 AM CST (17:35 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 3, 2020, 4:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 5, 2020, 2:23 AM CST
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

682 
WHCA42 TJSJ 031735
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
135 PM AST Mon Feb 3 2020

PRZ008-040145-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.200203T2200Z-200205T1000Z/
Northwest-
135 PM AST Mon Feb 3 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of the Northwest county.

* WHEN...From 6 PM AST this evening through late Tuesday night.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-040145-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.200204T1000Z-200205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
135 PM AST Mon Feb 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
708 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040134
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
934 PM AST Mon Feb 3 2020

PRZ012-041000-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.200204T1000Z-200204T2200Z/
Culebra-
934 PM AST Mon Feb 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Culebrita beach in Culebra.

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST Tuesday through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-041000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.200204T0134Z-200205T1000Z/
North Central-
934 PM AST Mon Feb 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north central coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-041000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200205T1000Z/
Northwest-
934 PM AST Mon Feb 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-041000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.200204T1000Z-200205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
934 PM AST Mon Feb 3 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST TUESDAY
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast to San Juan and vicinity coast of 
  Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST Tuesday through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
477 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040827
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
427 AM AST Tue Feb 4 2020

PRZ012-041630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.200204T1000Z-200205T1000Z/
Culebra-
427 AM AST Tue Feb 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Culebrita beach in 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-041630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200205T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
427 AM AST Tue Feb 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest and north central coasts 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-041630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.200204T1000Z-200205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
427 AM AST Tue Feb 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast to San Juan and vicinity coasts of
  Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST 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.

&&

$$
826 
WHCA42 TJSJ 041403
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1003 AM AST Tue Feb 4 2020

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-042215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1003 AM AST Tue Feb 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST 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.

&&

$$
934 
WHCA42 TJSJ 042016
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
416 PM AST Tue Feb 4 2020

PRZ010-050430-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200205T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
416 PM AST Tue Feb 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the Rincon and Aguada coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

VIZ001-050430-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200205T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
416 PM AST Tue Feb 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northeast coast of St. Thomas.

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST through late tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-050430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200205T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
416 PM AST Tue Feb 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Puerto Rico and 
  Culebra.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
112 
WHCA42 TJSJ 050136
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
936 PM AST Tue Feb 4 2020

PRZ001-002-012-050945-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
936 PM AST Tue Feb 4 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northeast to San Juan and vicinity
  coast of Puerto Rico, as well as the north coast of Culebra.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-010-050945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200205T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
936 PM AST Tue Feb 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north central to northwest coast of 
  Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

VIZ001-050945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200205T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
936 PM AST Tue Feb 4 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northeast coast of St. Thomas.

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST 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.

&&

$$
392 
WHCA42 TJSJ 050823
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
423 AM AST Wed Feb 5 2020

PRZ005-008-010-051630-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200205T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.200205T1000Z-200205T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
423 AM AST Wed Feb 5 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North Central, Northwest, Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-VIZ001-050930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
423 AM AST Wed Feb 5 2020

...THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRED AT 6 AM AST THIS
MORNING... 

$$

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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.