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Rip Current Statement 39, NWS JSJ

October 8, 2021

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Oct 8, 2021, 3:00 PM CDT. It took effect at Oct 9, 2021, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 8, 2021, 3:00 PM CDT (20:00 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 9, 2021, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 11, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
60 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

933 
WHCA42 TJSJ 082000
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 PM AST Fri Oct 8 2021

PRZ001-005-008-090400-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.211009T1000Z-211010T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
400 PM AST Fri Oct 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico from Camuy to
  Carolina.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
474 
WHCA42 TJSJ 090149
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
949 PM AST Fri Oct 8 2021

PRZ001-005-008-091000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.211009T1000Z-211010T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
949 PM AST Fri Oct 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico from Camuy to 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
412 
WHCA42 TJSJ 090727
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
327 AM AST Sat Oct 9 2021

PRZ002-091530-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.211009T1000Z-211011T2200Z/
Northeast-
327 AM AST Sat Oct 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ002-091530-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.211009T2200Z-211011T2200Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
327 AM AST Sat Oct 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and eastern St. Croix. 

* WHEN...From this 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-091530-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.211009T1000Z-211011T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
327 AM AST Sat Oct 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwest to San Juan and Vicinity beaches of Puerto
  Rico. 

* 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.

&&

$$
804 
WHCA42 TJSJ 091444 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1044 AM AST Sat Oct 9 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-092300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-211011T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1044 AM AST Sat Oct 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ002-092300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.211009T2200Z-211011T2200Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
1044 AM AST Sat Oct 9 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 Culebra and eastern St. Croix.

* WHEN...From this 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.

&&

$$
463 
WHCA42 TJSJ 092002
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
402 PM AST Sat Oct 9 2021

VIZ001-100415-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.211009T2200Z-211011T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
402 PM AST Sat Oct 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From this 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-100415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-211011T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
402 PM AST Sat Oct 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ002-100415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.211009T2200Z-211011T2200Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
402 PM AST Sat Oct 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and eastern St. Croix.

* WHEN...From this 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.

&&

$$
017 
WHCA42 TJSJ 100133
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
933 PM AST Sat Oct 9 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-100945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-211011T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
933 PM AST Sat Oct 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, eastern St.
  Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* 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.

&&

$$
307 
WHCA42 TJSJ 100810
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
410 AM AST Sun Oct 10 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-101615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-211011T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
410 AM AST Sun Oct 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, eastern St. 
  Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* 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 101539
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1139 AM AST Sun Oct 10 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-102300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-211011T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
1139 AM AST Sun Oct 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, eastern St. 
  Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* 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.

&&

$$
061 
WHCA42 TJSJ 102002
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
402 PM AST Sun Oct 10 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-110415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-211011T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
402 PM AST Sun Oct 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, eastern St. 
  Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* 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.

&&

$$
060 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110134
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
934 PM AST Sun Oct 10 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-110945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-211011T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
934 PM AST Sun Oct 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, eastern St. 
  Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* 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.

&&

$$
667 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110803
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
403 AM AST Mon Oct 11 2021

VIZ001-110915-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-211011T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
403 AM AST Mon Oct 11 2021

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


$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-111615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-211011T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
403 AM AST Mon Oct 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, eastern St. 
  Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* 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.

&&

$$
044 
WHCA42 TJSJ 111556 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1156 AM AST Mon Oct 11 2021

PRZ008-111700-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-211011T2200Z/
Northwest-
1156 AM AST Mon Oct 11 2021

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

With seas subsiding, the rip current risk has become moderate.

$$

PRZ001-002-005-012-VIZ002-112200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-211011T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-St Croix-
1156 AM AST Mon Oct 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AST.

* 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.

&&

$$
064 
WHCA42 TJSJ 112022
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
422 PM AST Mon Oct 11 2021

PRZ001-002-005-012-VIZ002-112200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-211011T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-St Croix-
422 PM AST Mon Oct 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AST.

* 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.

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