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High Surf Advisory 4, NWS JSJ

March 10, 2021

NWS JSJ issued this high surf advisory at Mar 10, 2021, 6:38 AM CST. It was in force for 19 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 10, 2021, 6:38 AM CST (12:38 UTC)
Expired
Mar 11, 2021, 1:35 AM CST
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

403 
WHCA42 TJSJ 101238
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
Issued by National Weather Service Melbourne FL
838 AM AST Wed Mar 10 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-110000-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.210310T1238Z-210311T0000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210311T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
838 AM AST Wed Mar 10 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent
  Islands. In Puerto Rico the northern coasts, from northwest to
  northeast and Culebra.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM AST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-110000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210311T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
838 AM AST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Mayaguez and Vicinity.

* 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.

&&

$$

KN
4 follow-up statements
957 
WHCA42 TJSJ 101414
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1014 AM AST Wed Mar 10 2021

PRZ001-002-012-102215-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210310T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210312T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
1014 AM AST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Northeast Puerto Rico including San Juan and vicinity, 
  and Culebra.

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

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-102215-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210312T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
1014 AM AST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Northwest and northcentral Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-102215-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210310T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210311T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1014 AM AST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...St. Thomas, St. John, and adjacent islands.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-102215-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210311T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1014 AM AST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Mayaguez and vicinity.

* 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.

&&

$$
326 
WHCA42 TJSJ 102009
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
409 PM AST Wed Mar 10 2021

PRZ001-002-012-110415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210310T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210312T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
409 PM AST Wed Mar 10 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 12 feet are expected today. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Puerto Rico including San Juan and vicinity, 
  and Culebra.

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

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-110415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210312T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
409 PM AST Wed Mar 10 2021

...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 9 to
  12 feet are expected today. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northwest and northcentral Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-110415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210310T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210311T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
409 PM AST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
  10 feet are expected today. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...St. Thomas, St. John, and adjacent islands.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-110415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210311T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
409 PM AST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Mayaguez and vicinity.

* 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.

&&

$$
744 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110107
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
907 PM AST Wed Mar 10 2021

PRZ005-008-110915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210312T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
907 PM AST Wed Mar 10 2021

...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 9 
  to 12 feet are expected today. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northwest and north-central Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-110915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210312T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
907 PM AST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Northeast Puerto Rico including San Juan and vicinity, 
  and Culebra.

* WHEN..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...

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-VIZ001-110915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210311T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
907 PM AST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Puerto Rico, beaches of Aguada and Rincon. In Virgin
  Islands, beaches of the western and northern half of St. Thomas
  and most beaches in St. John.

* 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.

&&

$$
831 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110735
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
335 AM AST Thu Mar 11 2021

PRZ005-008-111545-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210312T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
335 AM AST Thu Mar 11 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northwest and north-central Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

VIZ002-111545-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210311T2200Z/
St Croix-
335 AM AST Thu Mar 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...St Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-111545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210312T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
335 AM AST Thu Mar 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Puerto Rico including San Juan and vicinity,
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-111545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210311T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
335 AM AST Thu Mar 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Puerto Rico, beaches of Aguada and Rincon. In 
  Virgin Islands, beaches of the western and northern half of 
  St. Thomas and most beaches in St. 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 10, 1:02 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ28 min
Mar 10, 1:41 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ

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Sources

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