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High Surf Warning 2, NWS JSJ

November 15, 2021

NWS JSJ issued this high surf warning at Nov 15, 2021, 3:10 PM CST. It took effect at Nov 16, 2021, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for . No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 15, 2021, 3:10 PM CST (21:10 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 16, 2021, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Nov 15, 2021, 3:16 PM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

865 
WHCA42 TJSJ 152110
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
510 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

PRZ008-160515-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.W.0002.211116T1000Z-211116T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-211117T1000Z/
Northwest-
510 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 10 to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Northwestern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM AST 
  Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and 
  docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming 
  conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-160515-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.211116T1000Z-211117T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
510 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  up to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques and Mayaguez and Vicinity.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-005-012-VIZ002-160515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-211117T1000Z/
Northeast-North Central-Culebra-St Croix-
510 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  up to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, eastern St. Croix, and north central 
  and northeast Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-160515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-211117T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
510 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected due to breaking waves
  up to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-160515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.211115T2200Z-211117T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
510 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected due to breaking 
  waves up to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern St. Thomas.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
695 
WHCA42 TJSJ 152116
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
516 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

PRZ008-160530-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.W.0002.211116T1000Z-211116T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.211116T1000Z-211116T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-211117T1000Z/
Northwest-
516 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AST TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Northwestern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM AST 
  Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-005-012-VIZ002-160530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-211117T1000Z/
Northeast-North Central-Culebra-St Croix-
516 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  up to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, eastern St. Croix, and north 
  central and northeast Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-160530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-211117T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
516 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected due to breaking 
  waves up to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-160530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0044.211115T2200Z-211117T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
516 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected due to breaking 
  waves up to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern St. Thomas.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-160530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.211116T1000Z-211117T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
516 PM AST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  up to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques and Mayaguez and Vicinity.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday 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
Nov 15, 3:16 PM CSTHigh Surf AdvisoryJSJ25 hr

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High Surf Warnings in Puerto Rico, 2021Every high surf warning in 2021

Sources

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