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Rip Current Statement 24, NWS JSJ

May 18, 2021

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at May 18, 2021, 3:13 PM CDT. It took effect at May 19, 2021, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 18, 2021, 3:13 PM CDT (20:13 UTC)
In effect from
May 19, 2021, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
May 25, 2021, 2:58 AM CDT
In force
6 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

435 
WHCA42 TJSJ 182013
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
413 PM AST Tue May 18 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-191000-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.210519T1000Z-210519T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
413 PM AST Tue May 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
22 follow-up statements
753 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190116
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
916 PM AST Tue May 18 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-190930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.210519T1000Z-210519T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
916 PM AST Tue May 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
281 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190801
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
401 AM AST Wed May 19 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-191800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.210519T1000Z-210520T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
401 AM AST Wed May 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches 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.

&&

$$
024 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191531
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1131 AM AST Wed May 19 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-192345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210520T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1131 AM AST Wed May 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches 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.

&&

$$
798 
WHCA42 TJSJ 192015
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
415 PM AST Wed May 19 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-200415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210520T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
415 PM AST Wed May 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
584 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200053
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
853 PM AST Wed May 19 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-200900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210520T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
853 PM AST Wed May 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
672 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200800
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 AM AST Thu May 20 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-201600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210521T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
400 AM AST Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches 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.

&&

$$
807 
WHCA42 TJSJ 201813
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
213 PM AST Thu May 20 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-210215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210521T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
213 PM AST Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches 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.

&&

$$
231 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210122
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
922 PM AST Thu May 20 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-211030-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210521T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
922 PM AST Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
914 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210745
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
345 AM AST Fri May 21 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-211545-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
345 AM AST Fri May 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches 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.

&&

$$
514 
WHCA42 TJSJ 211350
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
950 AM AST Fri May 21 2021

PRZ012-212200-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T1000Z/
Culebra-
950 AM AST Fri May 21 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-212200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
950 AM AST Fri May 21 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$
904 
WHCA42 TJSJ 212155
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
555 PM AST Fri May 21 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-221000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
555 PM AST Fri May 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$
127 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220743
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
343 AM AST Sat May 22 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-221545-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
343 AM AST Sat May 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
551 
WHCA42 TJSJ 222048
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
448 PM AST Sat May 22 2021

PRZ010-VIZ001-230500-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.210523T2200Z-210524T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
448 PM AST Sat May 22 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas and Mayaguez and vicinity,
  including Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-230500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
448 PM AST Sat May 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
409 
WHCA42 TJSJ 230121
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
921 PM AST Sat May 22 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-230930-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.210523T0800Z-210524T0600Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
921 PM AST Sat May 22 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 2 AM AST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
  around 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...The north coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Sunday to 2 AM 
  AST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-230930-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.210523T0800Z-210524T0600Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.210523T0121Z-210524T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
921 PM AST Sat May 22 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 2 AM AST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of around
  10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Sunday to 2 AM 
  AST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-230930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.210523T2200Z-210524T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
921 PM AST Sat May 22 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Mayaguez and vicinity, including Aguada and 
  Rincon.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday 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.

&&

$$
167 
WHCA42 TJSJ 231011
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
611 AM AST Sun May 23 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-231815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T0600Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
611 AM AST Sun May 23 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  around 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...The north coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Sunday to 2 AM 
  AST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-231815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.210523T2200Z-210524T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
611 AM AST Sun May 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Mayaguez and vicinity, including Aguada and 
  Rincon.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday 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.

&&

$$
769 
WHCA42 TJSJ 231432
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1032 AM AST Sun May 23 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-232245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T0600Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1032 AM AST Sun May 23 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of around 
  10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...For the High Surf, the northern and eastern coast of 
  Puerto Rico, Culebra, St. Thomas and St. John. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, beaches of northern Puerto Rico, Culebra and St. 
  Thomas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM AST Monday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized 
  beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-232245-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.210523T1432Z-210524T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1032 AM AST Sun May 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...through Monday 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.

&&

$$
898 
WHCA42 TJSJ 232010
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
410 PM AST Sun May 23 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-241000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T0600Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210525T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
410 PM AST Sun May 23 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and northern 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-241000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T0600Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
410 PM AST Sun May 23 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of the northern U.S. Virgin Islands.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-241000-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.210523T2200Z-210524T1000Z/
St Croix-
410 PM AST Sun May 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-241000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
410 PM AST Sun May 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
819 
WHCA42 TJSJ 240831
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
431 AM AST Mon May 24 2021

VIZ002-240945-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T1000Z/
St Croix-
431 AM AST Mon May 24 2021

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


$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-241645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210525T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
431 AM AST Mon May 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and northern 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-241645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
431 AM AST Mon May 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
090 
WHCA42 TJSJ 241542
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1142 AM AST Mon May 24 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-242345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210525T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1142 AM AST Mon May 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and northern 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-242200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1142 AM AST Mon May 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
679 
WHCA42 TJSJ 242014
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
414 PM AST Mon May 24 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-250415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210525T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
414 PM AST Mon May 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and northern 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-242200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210524T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
414 PM AST Mon May 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, and beaches of St. Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$
678 
WHCA42 TJSJ 250114
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
914 PM AST Mon May 24 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-251000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210525T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
914 PM AST Mon May 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and northern 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.

&&

$$
116 
WHCA42 TJSJ 250758
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
358 AM AST Tue May 25 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-250900-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-210525T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
358 AM AST Tue May 25 2021

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

The high risk of rip currents has been cancelled for the north
facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. However a moderate risk
of Rip Currents will continue for most beaches of Puerto Rico as
well as for all the beaches of Culebra and Vieques.


$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 18, 6:18 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ109 min
May 18, 6:36 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ114 min

Nearby

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

Sources

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