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Rip Current Statement 38, NWS JSJ

October 3, 2021

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Oct 3, 2021, 2:35 AM CDT. It took effect at Oct 3, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 3, 2021, 2:35 AM CDT (07:35 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 3, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 7, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

735 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030735
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
335 AM AST Sun Oct 3 2021

PRZ012-VIZ002-031545-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.211003T2200Z-211005T1000Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
335 AM AST Sun Oct 3 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Saint Croix and Culebra.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
19 follow-up statements
017 
WHCA42 TJSJ 031619
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1219 PM AST Sun Oct 3 2021

PRZ012-VIZ002-040200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.211003T2200Z-211005T1000Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
1219 PM AST Sun Oct 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Saint Croix and Culebra.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
515 
WHCA42 TJSJ 032012
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
412 PM AST Sun Oct 3 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-041000-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.211003T2200Z-211006T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
412 PM AST Sun Oct 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ002-041000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.211003T2200Z-211006T1000Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
412 PM AST Sun Oct 3 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern beaches of Saint Croix and northern beaches of 
  Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
924 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040056
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
856 PM AST Sun Oct 3 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-040900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211006T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
856 PM AST Sun Oct 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, northern and Culebra
  and eastern St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
295 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040119 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
919 PM AST Sun Oct 3 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-040900-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211006T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
919 PM AST Sun Oct 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, northern Culebra and 
  eastern St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
556 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040806
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
406 AM AST Mon Oct 4 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-041615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211006T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
406 AM AST Mon Oct 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, northern Culebra and 
  eastern St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
302 
WHCA42 TJSJ 042015
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
415 PM AST Mon Oct 4 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-051200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211006T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
415 PM AST Mon Oct 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, northern Culebra and 
  eastern St. Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
547 
WHCA42 TJSJ 050037
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
837 PM AST Mon Oct 4 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-050945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211006T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
837 PM AST Mon Oct 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra and eastern 
  St. Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
371 
WHCA42 TJSJ 050803
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
403 AM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

PRZ003-051800-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.211005T1000Z-211005T2200Z/
Southeast-
403 AM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southeast County.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-051800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211007T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
403 AM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-051800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211006T1000Z/
St Croix-
403 AM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern St. Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
946 
WHCA42 TJSJ 051527 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1127 AM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

VIZ001-052330-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211006T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1127 AM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands County.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-052330-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211006T2200Z/
St Croix-
1127 AM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern St. Croix...Cramer Park Beach

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-052330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211007T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1127 AM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-052200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211005T2200Z/
Southeast-
1127 AM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southeast County...El Cocal beach.

* 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.

&&

$$
619 
WHCA42 TJSJ 051957
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
357 PM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-060400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211007T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
357 PM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-052200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211005T2200Z/
Southeast-
357 PM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southeast County...El Cocal beach.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-002-060400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211006T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
357 PM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern St. Croix...Cramer Park Beach.

* 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.

&&

$$
450 
WHCA42 TJSJ 052025
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
425 PM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

VIZ001-052130-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211006T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
425 PM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

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


$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-060430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211007T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
425 PM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-052200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211005T2200Z/
Southeast-
425 PM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southeast County...El Cocal beach.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-060430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211006T2200Z/
St Croix-
425 PM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern St. Croix...Cramer Park Beach.

* 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.

&&

$$
742 
WHCA42 TJSJ 060055
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
855 PM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-061000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211007T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
855 PM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-061000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211006T2200Z/
St Croix-
855 PM AST Tue Oct 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern St. Croix...Cramer Park Beach.

* 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.

&&

$$
451 
WHCA42 TJSJ 060754
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
354 AM AST Wed Oct 6 2021

VIZ001-061600-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.211006T1000Z-211006T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
354 AM AST Wed Oct 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-061600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211007T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
354 AM AST Wed Oct 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-061600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211006T2200Z/
St Croix-
354 AM AST Wed Oct 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern St. Croix...Cramer Park Beach.

* 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.

&&

$$
413 
WHCA42 TJSJ 061945
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
345 PM AST Wed Oct 6 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-070900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211007T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
345 PM AST Wed Oct 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-002-062200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211006T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
345 PM AST Wed Oct 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern St. Croix...Cramer Park Beach.

* 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.

&&

$$
961 
WHCA42 TJSJ 070012
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
812 PM AST Wed Oct 6 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-070815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211007T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
812 PM AST Wed Oct 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
261 
WHCA42 TJSJ 070804
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
404 AM AST Thu Oct 7 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-071615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211007T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
404 AM AST Thu Oct 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
645 
WHCA42 TJSJ 071545
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1145 AM AST Thu Oct 7 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-072200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211007T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1145 AM AST Thu Oct 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, and 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.

&&

$$
325 
WHCA42 TJSJ 072000
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 PM AST Thu Oct 7 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-072200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211007T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
400 PM AST Thu Oct 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, and 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.

&&

$$
223 
WHCA42 TJSJ 072153
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
553 PM AST Thu Oct 7 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-072300-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-211007T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
553 PM AST Thu Oct 7 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...

However, a moderate rip current risk continues for the north,
east, southeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra. 

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this rip current statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS JSJ wrote its last area forecast discussion before this rip current statement went out at Oct 2, 8:24 PM CDT, 6 hours 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 2, 8:24 PM CDT, 6 hours 11 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Juan PR
924 PM AST Sat Oct 2 2021

.UPDATE...
After a very active afternoon due to a tropical wave, showers have
diminished across the islands. There still the potential for some
isolated to scattered showers for eastern Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Virgin Islands, but a drier air mass is already evident in Total
Precipitable Water satellite imagery from GOES-16. Additionally,
the observations from St. Marteen have been showing haze and
reduced visibilities since early in the evening. Therefore, hazy
skies are expected to spread across the U.S. Virgin Islands and
Puerto Rico on Sunday.

&&

&&

.AVIATION...
Mainly VFR conditions expected for the terminals. VCSH expected
for USVI/PR terminals through the morning hours. Saharan dust will
cause HZ skies, with some reduction in visibility, especially for
the Leeward and USVI terminals. VCTS may cause TEMPO groups for
TJBQ after 03/17Z due to reduced VIS and low ceilings. Winds
should pick-up after 12Z, coming out of the ESE at 12 to 17 knots.

&&

.MARINE...
Choppy seas due to increasing winds, out of the east southeast at
15 to 20 knots, are expected to prevail through the first half of
the workweek, up to 6 feet until late Sunday. Then, seas should
become hazardous, and small craft advisories will be in effect for
the offshore Atlantic and Caribbean waters, as well as the Anegada
Passage.

For the beaches, the risk of rip current is moderate for most of
the local beaches, and it could increase to high by late Sunday
into Monday.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 508 PM AST Sat Oct 2 2021/

SYNOPSIS...A drier air mass is expected to filter across the
region later tonight into Sunday, as an upper level ridge and a
Saharan Air Layer moves across the northeastern Caribbean.
Moderate to fresh trade winds are expected through next week.
Diurnally induced afternoon showers are expected to develop each
day over portions of western PR, and from streamers downwind of
the islands.

SHORT TERM...Today through Monday...

Scattered thunderstorms and locally numerous showers were
observed across much of the region this afternoon. The doppler
radar estimated between 2-4 inches of rain, and strong gusty winds
were observed across the southern and north-central to
northwestern coast of Puerto Rico. At least through late tonight,
showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across portions
of the local waters, and some of this activity could reach
portions of eastern and southern PR, as well as across the USVI.
However, a drier air mass is rushing in from the Leeward Islands,
and this could bring fair weather conditions quicker than expected
across the islands.

Through the rest of the short term period, a building mid-to-upper
level ridge and the intrusion of a Saharan Air Layer should
promote overall fair weather conditions and hazy skies. However,
typical afternoon convection is expected to develop over portions
of western PR each day.

LONG TERM...Tuesday through Sunday...From Prev Discussion

A mid to upper level ridge will hold across the local islands much
of the forecast cycle with some weakening expected by the upcoming
weekend. At lower levels, a surface high pressure north of the area
will yield moderate to fresh easterly winds Tue-Wed, becoming gentle
to moderate Thursday and onwards. Under ridge pattern aloft,
precipitable water values are expected to remain below the normal
range through at least Friday. However, as the ridge aloft weakens,
moisture advection is then expected Sat-Sun.

This pattern should keep a seasonable weather conditions, with
mostly fair weather conditions and diurnally induced convection
over western PR each afternoon. Breezy...Tue-Wed. Heat indices
will be into the 100s with temperatures in many areas ranging from
the upper 80s to lower 90s. Some haziness early in the cycle.

AVIATION...Mainly VFR conds expected all terminals next 24 hrs.
Brief MVFR conds due to TSRA/SHRA at TJBQ between 02/18Z and
02/21Z; cannot rule out beyond 02/21Z, w/ convection likely to dam
up in NW Puerto Rico, extending into interior. SHRA/TSRA in east
and south causing VCTS/VCSH, and cannot rule out brief MVFR for
TJSJ/TJPS. Winds generally easterly to 12 knots, with gusty winds
near TSRA. Winds subside overnight, then pick up out of E/ESE
tomorrow.

MARINE...Moderate to locally fresh easterly to southeast winds
will continue through the rest of the weekend across the regional
waters. Choppy seas between 4 to 6 feet are expected to continue
through Monday, building between 5-8 feet by Monday night across
portions of the offshore waters and passages. A high risk of rip
currents will continue through 6 pm this afternoon for the
northwestern beaches of Puerto Rico. A moderate risk of rip
currents is expected for all the islands through Sunday.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
SJU  78  91  77  91 /  50  40  30  20
STT  75  89  76  89 /  50  40  20  20

&&

.SJU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PR...None.
VI...None.
AM...Small Craft Advisory from 2 AM Monday to 2 PM AST Wednesday for
     Anegada Passage Southward to 17N-Atlantic Waters of Puerto
     Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N.

     Small Craft Advisory from 2 AM Monday to 8 PM AST Tuesday for
     Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N.

&&

SHORT TERM...ERG
LONG TERM....DS
PUBLIC DESK...FRG
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 2, 3:01 AM CDT, 23 hours 34 minutes before
Perspectivas sobre las Condiciones Peligrosas del Tiempo
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia en San Juan PR
400 AM AST sabado 2 de octubre de 2021

AMZ710>745-PRZ001>013-030800-
San Juan y Vecindad-Noreste-Sureste-Este Interior-Norte Central-
Interior Central-Ponce y Vecindad-Noroeste-Oeste Interior-Mayaguez y
Vecindad-Suroeste-Culebra-Vieques-Las aguas costeras cercanas y
lejanas a la costa del Atlantico y Caribe-
400 AM AST sabado 2 de octubre de 2021

Esta Perspectiva sobre las Condiciones Peligrosas del Tiempo es para
Puerto Rico y las aguas costeras adyacentes del Atlantico.

.Dia Uno...Hoy y esta noche

.Tronadas...Existe el potencial de tronadas aisladas con lluvia
fuerte y rafagas de vientos esta tarde a traves de gran parte de
Puerto Rico. Tronadas intensas sobre el interior pudieran producir
granizo pequeno y rafagas de vientos fuertes.

.Inundaciones...Lluvias fuertes podrian resultar en inundaciones
urbanas y de riachuelos, asi como deslizamientos de tierra en areas
de terreno empinado.

.Vientos...Se esperan vientos sostenidos en exceso de 20 mph (17
nudos) a traves de sectores de las aguas mar afuera del Atlantico y
Caribe, asi como los pasajes locales.

.Oleaje...Se espera oleaje picado de hasta 6 pies a traves de
sectores de las aguas mar afuera del Atlantico y Caribe, asi como
los pasajes locales.

.Corrientes marinas...Existe un riesgo alto de corrientes marinas
para las playas de la costa noroeste de Puerto Rico. Un riesgo
moderado continua para el resto de las playas orientadas hacia el
norte y este.

.Calor...Se esperan indices de calor entre 102 y 107 grados a traves
de la mayoria de las areas urbanas y costeras.

.Dias dos hasta el siete...domingo a viernes

Se esperan aguaceros y tronadas en las tardes causando un riesgo
elevado de inundaciones urbanas y de riachuelos mayormente para el
interior de Puerto Rico. Se pronostica un aumento gradual de los
vientos alisios para el domingo a temprano la proxima semana,
resultando en condiciones maritimas peligrosas. Un riesgo alto de
corrientes marinas regresara para temprano el domingo en la noche
para la mayoria de las playas orientadas hacia el norte y este.

.Comunicado sobre informacion reportada por observadores...

No se espera activacion amplia de observadores. Favor de reportar
cualquier informacion sobre inundaciones, vientos, oleaje y
corrientes marinas al Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia en San Juan
mientras siguen las indicaciones de las autoridades locales y
estatales.

AMZ715-725-VIZ001-002-030800-
San Tomas, San John e Islas Adyacentes-
Santa Cruz-Aguas cercanas del Atlantico y aguas costeras adyacentes
del Caribe-
400 AM AST sabado 2 de octubre de 2021

Esta perspectiva sobre las condiciones peligrosas del tiempo es para
Islas Virgenes Estadounidenses y las aguas costeras adyacentes.

.Dia Uno...Hoy y esta noche

.Tronadas...Existe el potencial de tronadas aisladas con lluvia
fuerte y rafagas de vientos esta manana a traves de gran parte de
las Islas Virgenes Americanas.

.Inundaciones...Lluvias de moderadas a fuertes podrian resultar en
acumulacion de agua en carreteras y areas de poco drenaje.

.Vientos...Se esperan vientos sostenidos en exceso de 20 mph (17
nudos) a traves de sectores de las aguas mar afuera del Atlantico y
Caribe, asi como los pasajes locales.

.Oleaje...Se espera oleaje picado de hasta 6 pies a traves de
sectores de las aguas mar afuera del Atlantico y Caribe, asi como
los pasajes locales.

.Corrientes marinas...Existe un riesgo moderado de corrientes
marinas para todas las playas locales.

.Calor...Se esperan indices de calor entre 102 y 107 grados,
mayormente a traves de sectores de Santa Cruz.

.Dias dos hasta el siete...domingo a viernes

Se pronostica un aumento gradual de los vientos alisios para el
domingo a temprano la proxima semana, resultando en condiciones
maritimas peligrosas. Un riesgo alto de corrientes marinas regresara
para temprano el domingo en la noche para la mayoria de las playas
orientadas hacia el norte y este.

.Comunicado sobre informacion reportada por observadores...

No se espera activacion amplia de observadores. Favor de reportar
cualquier informacion sobre inundaciones, vientos, oleaje y
corrientes marinas al Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia en San Juan
mientras siguen las indicaciones de las autoridades locales y
estatales.

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 2, 8:21 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ4 days

Nearby

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

Sources

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