Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2021
Rip Current Statement 14, NWS JSJ
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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 3:53 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 33 hr | |
| Mar 21, 2:24 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 6 min |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.