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High Surf Advisory 3, NWS JSJ

February 3, 2021

NWS JSJ issued this high surf advisory at Feb 3, 2021, 9:03 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 3, 2021, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 24 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 3, 2021, 9:03 AM CST (15:03 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 3, 2021, 4:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 4, 2021, 4:00 PM CST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

607 
WHCA42 TJSJ 031503
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1103 AM AST Wed Feb 3 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-032315-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.210203T2200Z-210204T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210205T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1103 AM AST Wed Feb 3 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
AST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 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, from 6 PM this evening to 6 
  PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-032315-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.210203T2200Z-210204T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.210203T2200Z-210205T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1103 AM AST Wed Feb 3 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...from Rincon to Aguada.

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

&&

$$

VIZ002-032315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210204T1000Z/
St Croix-
1103 AM AST Wed Feb 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...St 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-032315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210205T1000Z/
Culebra-
1103 AM AST Wed Feb 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday 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
179 
WHCA42 TJSJ 032029
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
429 PM AST Wed Feb 3 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-040430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210206T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.210203T2200Z-210204T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
429 PM AST Wed Feb 3 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 
  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 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-040430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.210203T2200Z-210205T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.210203T2200Z-210204T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
429 PM AST Wed Feb 3 2021

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

* WHERE...From Rincon to Aguada.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-040430-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.210204T1000Z-210205T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
429 PM AST Wed Feb 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands County.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

VIZ002-040430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210205T1000Z/
St Croix-
429 PM AST Wed Feb 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...St Croix.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-040430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210206T1000Z/
Culebra-
429 PM AST Wed Feb 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
283 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040113
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
913 PM AST Wed Feb 3 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-040915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210204T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210206T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
913 PM AST Wed Feb 3 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 
  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 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread coastal flooding is not
  expected, however some minor coastal erosion and coastal
  flooding will be possible in isolated areas especially along the
  northwest to north- central coasts mainly during the time of
  high tide which will be between 1-3 am Ast this Thursday  
  morning. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-040915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210204T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210205T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
913 PM AST Wed Feb 3 2021

...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 11 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

* WHERE...From Rincon to Aguada.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread coastal flooding is not
  expected, however some minor coastal erosion and coastal 
  flooding will be possible in isolated areas especially along the
  northwest to north- central coasts mainly during the time of 
  high tide which will be between 1-3 am Ast this Thursday 
  morning. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-040915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210205T1000Z/
St Croix-
913 PM AST Wed Feb 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...St Croix.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-040915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210206T1000Z/
Culebra-
913 PM AST Wed Feb 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-040915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.210204T1000Z-210205T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
913 PM AST Wed Feb 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands County.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
376 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040757
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
357 AM AST Thu Feb 4 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-041600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210204T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210206T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
357 AM AST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 
  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 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread coastal flooding is not
  expected, however some minor coastal erosion and coastal
  flooding will be possible in isolated areas especially along the
  northwest to north- central coasts mainly during the time of
  high tide which will be between 1-2 PM AST this afternoon.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

PRZ010-041600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210204T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210205T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
357 AM AST Thu Feb 4 2021

...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 expected.

* WHERE...From Rincon to Aguada.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread coastal flooding is not
  expected, however some minor coastal erosion and coastal
  flooding will be possible in isolated areas especially along the
  northwest to north- central coasts mainly during the time of
  high tide which will be between 1-2 PM AST this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

VIZ002-041600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210205T1000Z/
St Croix-
357 AM AST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...St Croix.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-041600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210206T1000Z/
Culebra-
357 AM AST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-041600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.210204T1000Z-210205T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
357 AM AST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* 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.

&&

$$
361 
WHCA42 TJSJ 041420
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1020 AM AST Thu Feb 4 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-042230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210204T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210206T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1020 AM AST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* 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 tonight. 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-042230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210204T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210205T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1020 AM AST Thu Feb 4 2021

...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 expected.

* WHERE...From Rincon to Aguada.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST tonight. 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-042230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210205T1000Z/
St Croix-
1020 AM AST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...St 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-042230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210205T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1020 AM AST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PRZ012-042230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210206T1000Z/
Culebra-
1020 AM AST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
907 
WHCA42 TJSJ 042220
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
620 PM AST Thu Feb 4 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-050630-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210204T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210206T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
620 PM AST Thu Feb 4 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...From the Northwest to Northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-050630-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210204T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210205T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
620 PM AST Thu Feb 4 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...From Rincon to Aguada.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-050630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210206T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
620 PM AST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-050630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210205T1000Z/
St Croix-
620 PM AST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...St 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-050630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210206T1000Z/
Culebra-
620 PM AST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 3, 2:15 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ47 hr
Feb 3, 3:43 AM CSTRip Current StatementJSJ5 days
Feb 3, 8:34 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ33 hr

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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.