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High Surf Advisory 8, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this high surf advisory at May 22, 2021, 8:21 PM CDT. It took effect at May 23, 2021, 3:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 22, 2021, 8:21 PM CDT (01:21 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 23, 2021, 3:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 23, 2021, 3:10 PM CDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
The text
As transmitted.
409 WHCA42 TJSJ 230121 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 921 PM AST Sat May 22 2021 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-230930- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.210523T0800Z-210524T0600Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 921 PM AST Sat May 22 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 2 AM AST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of around 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The north coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Sunday to 2 AM AST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 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. && $$ VIZ001-230930- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.210523T0800Z-210524T0600Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.210523T0121Z-210524T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 921 PM AST Sat May 22 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 2 AM AST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of around 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Sunday to 2 AM AST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ010-230930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.210523T2200Z-210524T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 921 PM AST Sat May 22 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Mayaguez and vicinity, including Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday 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. && $$
3 follow-up statements
167 WHCA42 TJSJ 231011 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 611 AM AST Sun May 23 2021 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-231815- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T0600Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 611 AM AST Sun May 23 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of around 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The north coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Sunday to 2 AM AST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ010-231815- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.210523T2200Z-210524T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 611 AM AST Sun May 23 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Mayaguez and vicinity, including Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday 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. && $$
769 WHCA42 TJSJ 231432 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1032 AM AST Sun May 23 2021 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-232245- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T0600Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1032 AM AST Sun May 23 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of around 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf, the northern and eastern coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra, St. Thomas and St. John. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches of northern Puerto Rico, Culebra and St. Thomas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM AST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ010-232245- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.210523T1432Z-210524T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1032 AM AST Sun May 23 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...through Monday 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. && $$
898 WHCA42 TJSJ 232010 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 410 PM AST Sun May 23 2021 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-241000- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T0600Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210525T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 410 PM AST Sun May 23 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and northern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VIZ001-241000- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T0600Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 410 PM AST Sun May 23 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through Monday 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. && $$ VIZ002-241000- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.210523T2200Z-210524T1000Z/ St Croix- 410 PM AST Sun May 23 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ010-241000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 410 PM AST Sun May 23 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...Through Monday 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 9:45 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | JSJ | 30 min | |
| May 22, 10:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 59 min | |
| May 22, 10:03 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 57 min | |
| May 23, 12:05 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 4 hr | |
| May 23, 3:35 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JSJ | 5 hr | |
| May 23, 10:55 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | JSJ | 50 min | |
| May 23, 11:00 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | JSJ | 45 min | |
| May 23, 11:52 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | JSJ | 38 min | |
| May 23, 12:18 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | JSJ | 57 min | |
| May 23, 1:10 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | JSJ | 65 min | |
| May 23, 2:46 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | JSJ | 59 min | |
| May 23, 3:30 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | JSJ | 60 min | |
| May 23, 9:31 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| May 23, 11:33 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 2 hr |
Nearby
High Surf Advisories in Puerto Rico, 2021High Surf Advisories in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2021Every high surf advisory in 2021
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.