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Rip Current Statement 37, NWS JSJ

September 29, 2021

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Sep 29, 2021, 7:37 PM CDT. It took effect at Sep 30, 2021, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 29, 2021, 7:37 PM CDT (00:37 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 30, 2021, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 2, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
60 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

660 
WHCA42 TJSJ 300037
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
837 PM AST Wed Sep 29 2021

VIZ002-300845-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.210930T1000Z-211001T2200Z/
St Croix-
837 PM AST Wed Sep 29 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THURSDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST Thursday 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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
202 
WHCA42 TJSJ 300754
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
354 AM AST Thu Sep 30 2021

VIZ002-301600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.210930T1000Z-211001T2200Z/
St Croix-
354 AM AST Thu Sep 30 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST today 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.

&&

$$
255 
WHCA42 TJSJ 301424
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1024 AM AST Thu Sep 30 2021

VIZ002-302200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-211001T2200Z/
St Croix-
1024 AM AST Thu Sep 30 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern beaches of Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
177 
WHCA42 TJSJ 301949
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
349 PM AST Thu Sep 30 2021

PRZ001-010400-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.210930T2200Z-211001T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
349 PM AST Thu Sep 30 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-005-008-010400-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.211001T1000Z-211001T2200Z/
Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
349 PM AST Thu Sep 30 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northeast, North Central and Northwest Counties.

* WHEN...From Friday morning 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-010400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-211001T2200Z/
St Croix-
349 PM AST Thu Sep 30 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern beaches of Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
379 
WHCA42 TJSJ 010041
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
841 PM AST Thu Sep 30 2021

PRZ001-VIZ002-010900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-211001T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-St Croix-
841 PM AST Thu Sep 30 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-005-008-010900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.211001T1000Z-211001T2200Z/
Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
841 PM AST Thu Sep 30 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northeast, North Central and Northwest Counties.

* WHEN...From Friday morning 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.

&&

$$
100 
WHCA42 TJSJ 010715
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
315 AM AST Fri Oct 1 2021

PRZ001-011515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-211002T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
315 AM AST Fri Oct 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-005-008-011515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.211001T1000Z-211002T1000Z/
Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
315 AM AST Fri Oct 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northeast, North Central and Northwest municipalities.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-011515-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-211001T2200Z/
St Croix-
315 AM AST Fri Oct 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
856 
WHCA42 TJSJ 011427
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1027 AM AST Fri Oct 1 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-211002T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1027 AM AST Fri Oct 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northeast, North Central and Northwest municipalities.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-012200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-211001T2200Z/
St Croix-
1027 AM AST Fri Oct 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
767 
WHCA42 TJSJ 020148
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
948 PM AST Fri Oct 1 2021

PRZ008-021000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-211002T2200Z/
Northwest-
948 PM AST Fri Oct 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwest municipalities.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-021000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-211002T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
948 PM AST Fri Oct 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northeast and North Central municipalities.

* 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.

&&

$$
207 
WHCA42 TJSJ 020750
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
350 AM AST Sat Oct 2 2021

PRZ001-002-005-021000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-211002T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
350 AM AST Sat Oct 2 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast and North Central 
  municipalities.

* WHEN...Through early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-021600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-211002T2200Z/
Northwest-
350 AM AST Sat Oct 2 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwest municipalities.

* 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.

&&

$$
024 
WHCA42 TJSJ 021402
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1002 AM AST Sat Oct 2 2021

PRZ008-022200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-211002T2200Z/
Northwest-
1002 AM AST Sat Oct 2 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 30, 2:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ47 min
Sep 30, 2:42 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ2 hr
Sep 30, 3:01 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ119 min
Sep 30, 3:27 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ2 hr
Sep 30, 3:55 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ2 hr
Sep 30, 4:23 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ97 min

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Sources

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