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Rip Current Statement 18, NWS JSJ

April 11, 2021

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 11, 2021, 3:00 AM CDT. It took effect at Apr 11, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 35 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 11, 2021, 3:00 AM CDT (08:00 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 11, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 13, 2021, 3:46 AM CDT
In force
35 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

399 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110800
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 AM AST Sun Apr 11 2021

VIZ001-111600-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.210411T2200Z-210413T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
400 AM AST Sun Apr 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas. 

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-111600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
400 AM AST Sun Apr 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of the San Juan Metropolitan area, 
  northeastern Puerto Rico, and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-111600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
400 AM AST Sun Apr 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north central to northwest coast of 
  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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
574 
WHCA42 TJSJ 111413
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1013 AM AST Sun Apr 11 2021

PRZ001-002-012-120200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
1013 AM AST Sun Apr 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of the San Juan Metropolitan area, 
  northeastern Puerto Rico, and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-120200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
1013 AM AST Sun Apr 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north central to northwest coast of 
  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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-120200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.210411T2200Z-210413T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1013 AM AST Sun Apr 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
598 
WHCA42 TJSJ 111951
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
351 PM AST Sun Apr 11 2021

PRZ010-120400-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.210412T1000Z-210413T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
351 PM AST Sun Apr 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-120400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
351 PM AST Sun Apr 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of the San Juan Metropolitan area, 
  northeastern Puerto Rico, and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-120400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
351 PM AST Sun Apr 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north central to northwest coast of 
  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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-120400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.210411T2200Z-210413T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
351 PM AST Sun Apr 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
757 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120115
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
915 PM AST Sun Apr 11 2021

PRZ001-002-012-120915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
915 PM AST Sun Apr 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of the San Juan Metropolitan area, 
  northeastern Puerto Rico, and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-120915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
915 PM AST Sun Apr 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north central to northwest coast of 
  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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-120915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
915 PM AST Sun Apr 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-120915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.210412T1000Z-210413T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
915 PM AST Sun Apr 11 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 Rincon and Aguada.

* 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.

&&

$$
741 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120803
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
403 AM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

PRZ001-002-012-121615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-210413T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
403 AM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of the San Juan Metropolitan area, 
  northeastern Puerto Rico, and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-121615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210413T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
403 AM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north central to northwest coast of 
  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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-121615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
403 AM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-121615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.210412T1000Z-210413T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
403 AM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada.

* 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.

&&

$$
128 
WHCA42 TJSJ 121427
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1027 AM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

PRZ001-002-012-130200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-210413T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
1027 AM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of the San Juan Metropolitan area, 
  northeastern Puerto Rico, and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-130200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1027 AM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-130200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210413T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
1027 AM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north central to northwest coast of 
  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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-130200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1027 AM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of 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.

&&

$$
294 
WHCA42 TJSJ 121952
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
352 PM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

PRZ001-002-012-130400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-210413T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
352 PM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of the San Juan Metropolitan area, 
  northeastern Puerto Rico, and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-130400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
352 PM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-130400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210413T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
352 PM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north central to northwest coast of 
  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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-130400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
352 PM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of 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.

&&

$$
936 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130100
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
900 PM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

PRZ001-002-012-130900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-210413T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
900 PM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of the San Juan Metropolitan area, 
  northeastern Puerto Rico, and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-130900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
900 PM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-130900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210413T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
900 PM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north central to northwest coast of 
  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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-130900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
900 PM AST Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
176 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130846
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
446 AM AST Tue Apr 13 2021

PRZ001-012-131700-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-210413T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.210413T1000Z-210413T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Culebra-
446 AM AST Tue Apr 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity and Culebra Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-131700-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210413T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.210413T1000Z-210413T2200Z/
North Central-
446 AM AST Tue Apr 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North Central coasts.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-131000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-210413T2200Z/
Northeast-
446 AM AST Tue Apr 13 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

The risk of rip currents is now moderate as winds and seas subside
slowly.

$$

PRZ010-131000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
446 AM AST Tue Apr 13 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

The risk of rip currents is now moderate as winds and seas subside
slowly.

$$

PRZ008-131000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210413T2200Z/
Northwest-
446 AM AST Tue Apr 13 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

The risk of rip currents is now moderate as winds and seas subside
slowly.

$$

VIZ001-131000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
446 AM AST Tue Apr 13 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

The risk of rip currents is now moderate as winds and seas subside
slowly.

$$

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Rip Current Statements in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2021Every rip current statement in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.