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Rip Current Statement 14, NWS JSJ

March 21, 2021

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 21, 2021, 4:06 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 21, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 48 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 21, 2021, 4:06 AM CDT (09:06 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 21, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 23, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
48 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

781 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210906
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
506 AM AST Sun Mar 21 2021

PRZ001-005-008-211715-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210321T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.210321T2200Z-210323T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
506 AM AST Sun Mar 21 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED FOR THIS MONRING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, North Central and Northwest 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-012-211715-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210321T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.210322T1000Z-210323T1000Z/
Northeast-Culebra-
506 AM AST Sun Mar 21 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED FOR THIS MONRING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northeast and Culebra Counties.

* WHEN...From Monday morning 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-211715-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.210322T1000Z-210323T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
506 AM AST Sun Mar 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent 
  Islands County. In Puerto Rico, Mayaguez and Vicinity County.

* WHEN...From Monday morning 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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
769 
WHCA42 TJSJ 211448
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1048 AM AST Sun Mar 21 2021

PRZ001-005-008-212300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.210321T2200Z-210323T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
1048 AM AST Sun Mar 21 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From Aguadilla to Carolina.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-010-012-VIZ001-212300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.210322T1000Z-210323T1000Z/
Northeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1048 AM AST Sun Mar 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Rincon, Aguada, from Loiza to Fajardo and Culebra. 

* WHEN...From Monday morning 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.

&&

$$
717 
WHCA42 TJSJ 212025
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
425 PM AST Sun Mar 21 2021

PRZ001-005-008-220900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.210321T2200Z-210323T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
425 PM AST Sun Mar 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From Aguadilla to Carolina.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-010-012-VIZ001-220900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.210322T1000Z-210323T1000Z/
Northeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
425 PM AST Sun Mar 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon as well as the beaches 
  from Loiza to Fajardo, Culebra, and northwest Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...From Monday morning 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.

&&

$$
184 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220053
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
853 PM AST Sun Mar 21 2021

PRZ001-005-008-220900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-210323T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
853 PM AST Sun Mar 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From Aguadilla to Carolina.

* WHEN...Overnight 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-010-012-VIZ001-220900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.210322T1000Z-210323T1000Z/
Northeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
853 PM AST Sun Mar 21 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST MONDAY
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon as well as the beaches 
  from Loiza to Fajardo, Culebra, and northwest Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...From Monday morning 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.

&&

$$
076 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220806
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
406 AM AST Mon Mar 22 2021

PRZ001-005-008-221615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-210323T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
406 AM AST Mon Mar 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From Aguadilla to Carolina.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-010-012-VIZ001-221615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.210322T1000Z-210323T1000Z/
Northeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
406 AM AST Mon Mar 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon as well as the beaches 
  from Loiza to Fajardo, Culebra, and northwest 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.

&&

$$
515 
WHCA42 TJSJ 221524
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1124 AM AST Mon Mar 22 2021

PRZ002-010-012-VIZ001-222330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-210323T1000Z/
Northeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1124 AM AST Mon Mar 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon as well as the beaches 
  from Loiza to Fajardo, Culebra, and northwest 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-222330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-210323T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
1124 AM AST Mon Mar 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From Aguadilla to Carolina.

* 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.

&&

$$
675 
WHCA42 TJSJ 222007
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
407 PM AST Mon Mar 22 2021

PRZ002-230900-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-210323T2200Z/
Northeast-
407 PM AST Mon Mar 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeastern Puerto Rico

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-VIZ001-230900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-210323T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
407 PM AST Mon Mar 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, Culebra, and northwest 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-230900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-210323T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
407 PM AST Mon Mar 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From Aguadilla to Carolina.

* 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.

&&

$$
827 
WHCA42 TJSJ 230042
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
842 PM AST Mon Mar 22 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-230845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-210323T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
842 PM AST Mon Mar 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...All northwestern to northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico
  including San Juan and Vicinity beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-VIZ001-230845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-210323T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
842 PM AST Mon Mar 22 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, Culebra, and northwest 
  Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AST Tuesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
932 
WHCA42 TJSJ 230745
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
345 AM AST Tue Mar 23 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-231545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-210323T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
345 AM AST Tue Mar 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...All northwestern to northeastern beaches of Puerto 
  Rico including 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-VIZ001-231000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-210323T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
345 AM AST Tue Mar 23 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, Culebra, and northwest 
  Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
672 
WHCA42 TJSJ 231352
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
952 AM AST Tue Mar 23 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-232200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-210323T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
952 AM AST Tue Mar 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...All northwestern to northeastern beaches of Puerto 
  Rico including San Juan and Vicinity beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 21, 3:53 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ33 hr
Mar 21, 2:24 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ6 min

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Sources

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