High Surf Advisory 6, NWS JSJ

Issued

Apr 5, 2021, 6:32 AM CDT (11:32 UTC)

Expired

Apr 5, 2021, 3:17 PM CDT

In force

9 hr

Issued by

NWS JSJ

445 
WHCA42 TJSJ 051132
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
732 AM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-052200-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.210405T1132Z-210405T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210406T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
732 AM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY 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 this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 
  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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-052200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.210405T1132Z-210406T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
732 AM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-052200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210406T2200Z/
Culebra-
732 AM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northeast, Rincon and Aguada coast 
  of Puerto Rico, and north coast of Culebra.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

516 
WHCA42 TJSJ 052017
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
417 PM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-060430-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210405T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210406T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210406T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
417 PM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
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...Beaches of northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico,
  including Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM AST Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-060430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210406T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
417 PM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-060430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210406T2200Z/
Culebra-
417 PM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Culebra.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

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