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High Surf Advisory 13, NWS JSJ

November 15, 2021

NWS JSJ issued this high surf advisory at Nov 15, 2021, 3:16 PM CST. It took effect at Nov 16, 2021, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 15, 2021, 3:16 PM CST (21:16 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 16, 2021, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Nov 16, 2021, 4:00 PM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

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695 
WHCA42 TJSJ 152116
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
516 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

PRZ008-160530-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.W.0002.211116T1000Z-211116T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.211116T1000Z-211116T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-211117T1000Z/
Northwest-
516 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AST TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Northwestern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM AST 
  Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-005-012-VIZ002-160530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-211117T1000Z/
Northeast-North Central-Culebra-St Croix-
516 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  up to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, eastern St. Croix, and north 
  central and northeast 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-160530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-211117T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
516 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected due to breaking 
  waves up to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-160530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.211115T2200Z-211117T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
516 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected due to breaking 
  waves up to 8 feet.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-160530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.211116T1000Z-211117T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
516 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  up to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques and Mayaguez and Vicinity.

* 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
071 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160148
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
948 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

PRZ008-161000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.211116T1000Z-211116T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-211117T1000Z/
Northwest-
948 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 
  to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Northwestern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM AST 
  Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-005-012-VIZ002-161000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-211117T1000Z/
Northeast-North Central-Culebra-St Croix-
948 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  up to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, eastern St. Croix, and north 
  central and northeast 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-VIZ001-161000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-211117T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
948 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected due to breaking 
  waves up to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-161000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.211116T1000Z-211117T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
948 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  up to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques and Mayaguez and Vicinity.

* 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.

&&

$$
559 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160748
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
348 AM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

PRZ002-005-012-VIZ002-162030-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.211116T1000Z-211116T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-211117T2200Z/
Northeast-North Central-Culebra-St Croix-
348 AM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  up to 11 feet.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, beaches of eastern St. Croix. In
  Puerto Rico, beaches of the northeast and north central, and 
  Culebra.

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-162030-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.211116T1000Z-211116T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-211117T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
348 AM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected due to breaking 
  waves up to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity.

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

&&

$$

PRZ008-162030-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-211117T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.211116T1000Z-211116T2200Z/
Northwest-
348 AM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 
  to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Northwestern Puerto Rico.

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

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-162030-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-211117T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
348 AM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected due to breaking 
  waves up to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern St. Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-162030-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.211116T1000Z-211117T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
348 AM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  up to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques, Aguada and Rincon.

* 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.

&&

$$
773 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160835
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
435 AM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

PRZ002-005-008-012-VIZ002-162015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.211116T1000Z-211116T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-211117T2200Z/
Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-St Croix-
435 AM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
  12 feet. For the High Rip Currents, dangerous rip currents 
  expected due to breaking waves up to 11 feet.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, beaches of eastern St. Croix. In 
  Puerto Rico, beaches of the northeast and north central, and 
  Culebra.

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-162015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.211116T1000Z-211116T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-211117T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
435 AM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 
  to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity.

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

&&

$$

VIZ001-162015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-211117T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
435 AM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected due to breaking 
  waves up to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern St. Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-162015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.211116T1000Z-211117T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
435 AM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  up to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques, Aguada and Rincon.

* 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.

&&

$$
138 
WHCA42 TJSJ 161507
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1107 AM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

PRZ002-005-008-012-VIZ002-162200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211116T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-211117T2200Z/
Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-St Croix-
1107 AM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 
  to 12 feet. For the High Rip Currents, dangerous rip currents 
  expected due to breaking waves up to 11 feet.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, beaches of eastern St. Croix. In 
  Puerto Rico, beaches of the northeast and north central, and 
  Culebra.

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-162200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211116T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-211117T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
1107 AM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 
  to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity.

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-162200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-211117T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
1107 AM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  up to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques, Aguada and Rincon.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-162200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-211117T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1107 AM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected due to breaking 
  waves up to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern St. Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$
549 
WHCA42 TJSJ 162030
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
430 PM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

PRZ002-005-008-012-VIZ002-170430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-211118T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211116T2200Z/
Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-St Croix-
430 PM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
  12 feet. For the High Rip Currents, dangerous rip currents
  expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, beaches of eastern St. Croix. In
  Puerto Rico, beaches of the northeast, north central, and
  northwest, and beaches of Culebra.

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-170430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-211118T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211116T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
430 PM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 
  to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity.

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-170430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-211117T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
430 PM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves up
  to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques, Aguada and Rincon.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-170430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-211117T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
430 PM AST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected due to breaking waves
  up to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern St. Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 15, 3:10 PM CSTHigh Surf WarningJSJ6 min

Nearby

High Surf Advisories in Puerto Rico, 2021High Surf Advisories in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2021Every high surf advisory in 2021

Sources

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