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High Surf Advisory 8, NWS JSJ

May 22, 2021

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 22, 9:45 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningJSJ30 min
May 22, 10:01 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ59 min
May 22, 10:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ57 min
May 23, 12:05 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ4 hr
May 23, 3:35 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ5 hr
May 23, 10:55 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningJSJ50 min
May 23, 11:00 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningJSJ45 min
May 23, 11:52 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningJSJ38 min
May 23, 12:18 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningJSJ57 min
May 23, 1:10 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningJSJ65 min
May 23, 2:46 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningJSJ59 min
May 23, 3:30 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningJSJ60 min
May 23, 9:31 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
May 23, 11:33 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ2 hr

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Sources

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