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Rip Current Statement 10, NWS JSJ

March 4, 2021

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 4, 2021, 1:34 AM CST. It took effect at Mar 4, 2021, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 24 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 4, 2021, 1:34 AM CST (07:34 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 4, 2021, 4:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 5, 2021, 4:00 PM CST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

682 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040734
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
334 AM AST Thu Mar 4 2021

PRZ005-041545-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.210304T2200Z-210305T1000Z/
North Central-
334 AM AST Thu Mar 4 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North Central beaches of Puerto Rico

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
298 
WHCA42 TJSJ 041412
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1012 AM AST Thu Mar 4 2021

PRZ005-042200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.210304T2200Z-210305T1000Z/
North Central-
1012 AM AST Thu Mar 4 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North Central beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
514 
WHCA42 TJSJ 041958
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
358 PM AST Thu Mar 4 2021

PRZ005-050400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.210304T2200Z-210305T1000Z/
North Central-
358 PM AST Thu Mar 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North Central beaches of Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
537 
WHCA42 TJSJ 050730
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
330 AM AST Fri Mar 5 2021

PRZ001-051530-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210305T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
330 AM AST Fri Mar 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-051530-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210305T2200Z/
North Central-
330 AM AST Fri Mar 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North Central beaches of Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
173 
WHCA42 TJSJ 051429
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1029 AM AST Fri Mar 5 2021

PRZ001-005-052200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210305T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-
1029 AM AST Fri Mar 5 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of North Central Puerto Rico and the San Juan 
  and Vicinity.

* 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.

&&

$$
304 
WHCA42 TJSJ 052027
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
427 PM AST Fri Mar 5 2021

PRZ001-005-052200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210305T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-
427 PM AST Fri Mar 5 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of North Central Puerto Rico and the San Juan 
  and Vicinity.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AST this evening.

* 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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