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Rip Current Statement 30, NWS JSJ

July 10, 2021

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Jul 10, 2021, 3:26 PM CDT. It took effect at Jul 11, 2021, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 46 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Jul 10, 2021, 3:26 PM CDT (20:26 UTC)
In effect from: Jul 11, 2021, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired: Jul 13, 2021, 2:49 AM CDT
In force: 46 hr
Issued by: NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

359 
WHCA42 TJSJ 102026
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
426 PM AST Sat Jul 10 2021

VIZ002-110430-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.210711T1000Z-210712T2200Z/
St Croix-
426 PM AST Sat Jul 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of eastern St Croix.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning 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.

&&

$$

11 follow-up statements

924 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110123
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
923 PM AST Sat Jul 10 2021

VIZ002-111015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.210711T1000Z-210712T2200Z/
St Croix-
923 PM AST Sat Jul 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of eastern St Croix.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning 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.

&&

$$

338 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110924
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
524 AM AST Sun Jul 11 2021

VIZ002-111730-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.210711T1000Z-210712T2200Z/
St Croix-
524 AM AST Sun Jul 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of eastern St Croix.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning 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.

&&

$$

699 
WHCA42 TJSJ 111414
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1014 AM AST Sun Jul 11 2021

VIZ002-120200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-210712T2200Z/
St Croix-
1014 AM AST Sun Jul 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of eastern St Croix.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning 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.

&&

$$

168 
WHCA42 TJSJ 112015
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
415 PM AST Sun Jul 11 2021

PRZ012-120415-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.210711T2200Z-210712T2200Z/
Culebra-
415 PM AST Sun Jul 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-120415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-210712T2200Z/
St Croix-
415 PM AST Sun Jul 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of eastern St Croix.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

781 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120107
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
907 PM AST Sun Jul 11 2021

PRZ012-VIZ002-120915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-210712T2200Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
907 PM AST Sun Jul 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...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.

&&

$$

277 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120324 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1124 PM AST Sun Jul 11 2021

PRZ012-VIZ002-120915-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-210712T2200Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
1124 PM AST Sun Jul 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Culebra and the eastern tip of Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

030 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120824
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
424 AM AST Mon Jul 12 2021

PRZ012-120930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-210712T2200Z/
Culebra-
424 AM AST Mon Jul 12 2021

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

The high risk of rip currents has been cancelled for the beaches
of Culebra. However, a moderate risk of rip currents will continue
for most beaches of Culebra. 

$$

PRZ008-121630-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.210712T1000Z-210713T1000Z/
Northwest-
424 AM AST Mon Jul 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-121630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-210712T2200Z/
St Croix-
424 AM AST Mon Jul 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern tip of Saint Croix.

* 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 121446
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1046 AM AST Mon Jul 12 2021

PRZ008-122300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-210713T1000Z/
Northwest-
1046 AM AST Mon Jul 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-122200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-210712T2200Z/
St Croix-
1046 AM AST Mon Jul 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern tip of Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

049 
WHCA42 TJSJ 122010
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
410 PM AST Mon Jul 12 2021

PRZ008-130415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-210713T1000Z/
Northwest-
410 PM AST Mon Jul 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-122200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-210712T2200Z/
St Croix-
410 PM AST Mon Jul 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern tip of Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

577 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130115
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
915 PM AST Mon Jul 12 2021

PRZ008-130915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-210713T1000Z/
Northwest-
915 PM AST Mon Jul 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AST on 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.

&&

$$

350 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130749
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
349 AM AST Tue Jul 13 2021

PRZ008-130900-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-210713T1000Z/
Northwest-
349 AM AST Tue Jul 13 2021

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

Coastal conditions are gradually improving. However, there is a 
moderate risk of rip currents for these waters. 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Jul 10, 12:17 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	JSJ	58 min
Jul 10, 12:34 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JSJ	26 min
Jul 10, 3:26 PM CDT	Small Craft Advisory	JSJ	58 hr

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Sources

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