Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2021
Rip Current Statement 2, NWS JSJ
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
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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
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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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