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Rip Current Statement 20, NWS JSJ

April 13, 2021

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 13, 2021, 3:46 AM CDT. It took effect at Apr 13, 2021, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 23 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 13, 2021, 3:46 AM CDT (08:46 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 13, 2021, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 14, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

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.

$$
5 follow-up statements
989 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130853 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
453 AM AST Tue Apr 13 2021

PRZ002-131700-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.210413T1000Z-210413T2200Z/
Northeast-
453 AM AST Tue Apr 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northeast coasts of Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-012-131700-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.210413T1000Z-210413T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Culebra-
453 AM AST Tue Apr 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity and the North Central 
  coasts as well as 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.

&&

$$
736 
WHCA42 TJSJ 131429
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1029 AM AST Tue Apr 13 2021

PRZ001-002-005-012-132200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-210413T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
1029 AM AST Tue Apr 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...from the north central to northeast coasts of Puerto
  Rico and northwest Culebra.

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$
739 
WHCA42 TJSJ 132002
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
402 PM AST Tue Apr 13 2021

PRZ001-002-005-140415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-210414T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
402 PM AST Tue Apr 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the north central to northeast coasts of Puerto
  Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-132200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-210413T2200Z/
Culebra-
402 PM AST Tue Apr 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Culebra

* 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.

&&

$$
580 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140037
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
837 PM AST Tue Apr 13 2021

PRZ001-002-005-140900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-210414T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
837 PM AST Tue Apr 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...From the north central to northeast coasts of Puerto 
  Rico.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
704 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140900
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
500 AM AST Wed Apr 14 2021

PRZ001-002-005-141000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-210414T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
500 AM AST Wed Apr 14 2021

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

Winds and seas have diminished, therefore areas formerly at high
risk for rip currents have only a moderate risk, mainly along
coasts facing north.

$$

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