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Rip Current Statement 41, NWS JSJ

October 22, 2021

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Oct 22, 2021, 2:32 PM CDT. It took effect at Oct 22, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 22, 2021, 2:32 PM CDT (19:32 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 22, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 25, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

883 
WHCA42 TJSJ 221932
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
332 PM AST Fri Oct 22 2021

PRZ005-008-012-230345-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.211022T2200Z-211024T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
332 PM AST Fri Oct 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of north-central and northwest Puerto Rico
  as well as Culebra.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-VIZ002-230345-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.211023T1000Z-211024T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-St Croix-
332 PM AST Fri Oct 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of San Juan and Vicinity and northeast
  Puerto Rico as well as the eastern St. Croix. 

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-230345-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.211023T1000Z-211023T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
332 PM AST Fri Oct 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern beaches of Saint Thomas. 

* WHEN...From Saturday morning 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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
594 
WHCA42 TJSJ 230140
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
940 PM AST Fri Oct 22 2021

PRZ005-008-012-230945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-211024T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
940 PM AST Fri Oct 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of north-central and northwest Puerto Rico 
  as well as Culebra.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-VIZ002-230945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.211023T1000Z-211024T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-St Croix-
940 PM AST Fri Oct 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of San Juan and Vicinity and northeast 
  Puerto Rico as well as the eastern St. Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-230945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.211023T1000Z-211023T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
940 PM AST Fri Oct 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern beaches of Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning 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.

&&

$$
557 
WHCA42 TJSJ 230814
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
414 AM AST Sat Oct 23 2021

PRZ005-008-012-231615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-211024T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
414 AM AST Sat Oct 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of north-central and northwest Puerto Rico 
  as well as Culebra.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-VIZ002-231615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.211023T1000Z-211024T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-St Croix-
414 AM AST Sat Oct 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of San Juan and Vicinity and northeast 
  Puerto Rico as well as the eastern St. Croix.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-231615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.211023T1000Z-211023T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
414 AM AST Sat Oct 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern beaches of Saint 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.

&&

$$
507 
WHCA42 TJSJ 231927
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
327 PM AST Sat Oct 23 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-240330-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-211025T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
327 PM AST Sat Oct 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra as well
  as the eastern Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-240330-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-211024T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
327 PM AST Sat Oct 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern beaches of Saint Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$
821 
WHCA42 TJSJ 240053
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
853 PM AST Sat Oct 23 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-240900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-211025T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
853 PM AST Sat Oct 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra as 
  well as the eastern Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-240900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-211024T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
853 PM AST Sat Oct 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern beaches of Saint Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$
921 
WHCA42 TJSJ 240933
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
533 AM AST Sun Oct 24 2021

VIZ001-241045-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-211024T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
533 AM AST Sun Oct 24 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM AST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-241745-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-211025T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
533 AM AST Sun Oct 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra as 
  well as the eastern Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
972 
WHCA42 TJSJ 241409
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1009 AM AST Sun Oct 24 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-250200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-211025T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
1009 AM AST Sun Oct 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra as 
  well as the eastern Saint 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.

&&

$$
756 
WHCA42 TJSJ 241956
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
356 PM AST Sun Oct 24 2021

PRZ008-012-250400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-211025T2200Z/
Northwest-Culebra-
356 PM AST Sun Oct 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico as well as  
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-VIZ002-250400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-211025T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-St Croix-
356 PM AST Sun Oct 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of north-central to northeast Puerto Rico as
  well as eastern Saint 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.

&&

$$
011 
WHCA42 TJSJ 250103
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
903 PM AST Sun Oct 24 2021

PRZ001-002-005-VIZ002-250915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-211025T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-St Croix-
903 PM AST Sun Oct 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of north-central to northeast Puerto Rico 
  as well as eastern Saint 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-012-250915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-211025T2200Z/
Northwest-Culebra-
903 PM AST Sun Oct 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico as well as 
  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.

&&

$$
050 
WHCA42 TJSJ 250823
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
423 AM AST Mon Oct 25 2021

PRZ001-002-005-VIZ002-251000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-211025T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-St Croix-
423 AM AST Mon Oct 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of north-central to northeast Puerto Rico 
  as well as eastern Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-012-251630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-211025T2200Z/
Northwest-Culebra-
423 AM AST Mon Oct 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico as well as 
  Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
026 
WHCA42 TJSJ 252028
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
428 PM AST Mon Oct 25 2021

PRZ008-012-252200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-211025T2200Z/
Northwest-Culebra-
428 PM AST Mon Oct 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico as well as 
  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.

&&

$$

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Sources

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