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Rip Current Statement 2, NWS JSJ

January 18, 2021

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Jan 18, 2021, 1:32 AM CST. It took effect at Jan 18, 2021, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 34 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 18, 2021, 1:32 AM CST (07:32 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 18, 2021, 4:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 20, 2021, 1:36 AM CST
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

610 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180732
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
332 AM AST Mon Jan 18 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-181545-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.210118T2200Z-210119T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
332 AM AST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...the Atlantic beaches of Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-181545-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.210119T1000Z-210119T2200Z/
Culebra-
332 AM AST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...the north-facing beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning 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.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
845 
WHCA42 TJSJ 181407
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1007 AM AST Mon Jan 18 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-182200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.210118T2200Z-210119T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1007 AM AST Mon Jan 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic beaches of Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-182200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.210119T1000Z-210119T2200Z/
Culebra-
1007 AM AST Mon Jan 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The north-facing beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning 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.

&&

$$
815 
WHCA42 TJSJ 181930
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
330 PM AST Mon Jan 18 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-190330-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.210118T2200Z-210120T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
330 PM AST Mon Jan 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...This evening through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-190330-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.210119T1000Z-210120T2200Z/
Culebra-
330 PM AST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The north-facing beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
760 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190113
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
913 PM AST Mon Jan 18 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-190915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
913 PM AST Mon Jan 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-190915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.210119T1000Z-210120T2200Z/
Culebra-
913 PM AST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST TUESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The north-facing beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
936 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190706
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
306 AM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-191515-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
306 AM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-191515-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.210119T1000Z-210120T2200Z/
Culebra-
306 AM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The north-facing beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
203 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190732 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
332 AM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

VIZ001-191545-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.210119T1000Z-210120T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
332 AM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...north-facing beaches in St. 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-191545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
332 AM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-191545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.210119T1000Z-210120T2200Z/
Culebra-
332 AM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The north-facing beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
428 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191055 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
655 AM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

PRZ010-191900-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
655 AM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Sandy Beach and surrounding beaches of Rincon.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-191900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
655 AM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-191900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
655 AM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North-facing beaches in St. 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.

&&

$$
791 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191357
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
957 AM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-192200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
957 AM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-192200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
957 AM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North-facing beaches in St. 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.

&&

$$
084 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191414 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1014 AM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-192200-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
1014 AM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The northeast to northwest beaches of Puerto Rico,
  including Mayaguez and vicinity.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-192200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1014 AM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North-facing beaches in St. 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.

&&

$$
164 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191952
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
352 PM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

VIZ001-200400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
352 PM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North-facing beaches in St. Thomas.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-200400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
352 PM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The northeast to northwest beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  including Mayaguez and vicinity.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
884 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200049
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
849 PM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-200900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
849 PM AST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Puerto Rico, north-facing beaches from Rincon to
  Ceiba. In Virgin Islands, beaches of northwestern St. Thomas.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
280 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200736
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
336 AM AST Wed Jan 20 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-201545-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.210120T1000Z-210120T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
336 AM AST Wed Jan 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...across the north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and
  Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-200845-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
336 AM AST Wed Jan 20 2021

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

$$

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