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Rip Current Statement 51, NWS JSJ

December 23, 2021

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 23, 2021, 2:06 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 24, 2021, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 23, 2021, 2:06 PM CST (20:06 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 24, 2021, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 26, 2021, 4:00 PM CST
In force
60 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

704 
WHCA42 TJSJ 232006
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
406 PM AST Thu Dec 23 2021

VIZ002-240800-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.211224T1000Z-211224T2200Z/
St Croix-
406 PM AST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of
  6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Eastern-most beaches of St Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-012-240800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-211224T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
406 PM AST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of
  6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of north-central to northeastern Puerto Rico and
  eastern Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-232200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-211223T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
406 PM AST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern St Thomas.

* WHEN...Through at least 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.

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
392 
WHCA42 TJSJ 240058
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
858 PM AST Thu Dec 23 2021

PRZ001-002-005-012-240900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-211224T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
858 PM AST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of north-central to northeastern Puerto Rico 
  and eastern Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-240900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.211224T1000Z-211224T2200Z/
St Croix-
858 PM AST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Easternmost beaches of St Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
959 
WHCA42 TJSJ 240844
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
444 AM AST Fri Dec 24 2021

PRZ008-241800-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.211224T2200Z-211226T1000Z/
Northwest-
444 AM AST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From this evening through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-012-241800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-211226T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
444 AM AST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and north-central to northeastern 
  Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-241800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.211224T1000Z-211226T1000Z/
St Croix-
444 AM AST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Easternmost beaches of St Croix.

* WHEN...Through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$
283 
WHCA42 TJSJ 241427
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1027 AM AST Fri Dec 24 2021

PRZ001-002-005-012-242230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-211226T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
1027 AM AST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and north-central to northeastern 
  Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-242230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-211226T1000Z/
St Croix-
1027 AM AST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Easternmost beaches of St Croix.

* WHEN...Through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-242230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.211224T2200Z-211226T1000Z/
Northwest-
1027 AM AST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From this evening through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$
354 
WHCA42 TJSJ 241937
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
337 PM AST Fri Dec 24 2021

PRZ001-002-005-012-250345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-211226T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
337 PM AST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and north-central to northeastern 
  Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-250345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-211226T1000Z/
St Croix-
337 PM AST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-250345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.211224T2200Z-211226T1000Z/
Northwest-
337 PM AST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From this evening through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$
535 
WHCA42 TJSJ 250110
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
910 PM AST Fri Dec 24 2021

PRZ001-002-005-012-251000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-211226T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
910 PM AST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and north-central to northeastern 
  Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-VIZ002-251000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-211226T1000Z/
Northwest-St Croix-
910 PM AST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico and eastern Saint
  Croix.

* WHEN...From this evening through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$
150 
WHCA42 TJSJ 250819
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
419 AM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

PRZ001-002-005-012-251630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
419 AM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and north-central to northeastern 
  Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-251630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
Northwest-
419 AM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-251630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-211226T1000Z/
St Croix-
419 AM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of eastern Saint Croix.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
923 
WHCA42 TJSJ 251028 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
419 AM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

PRZ001-002-005-012-251630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
419 AM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and north-central to northeastern 
  Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-251630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
Northwest-
419 AM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-251630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-211226T1000Z/
St Croix-
419 AM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of 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.

&&

$$
586 
WHCA42 TJSJ 251415
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1015 AM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

PRZ001-002-005-012-252215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
1015 AM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and north-central to northeastern 
  Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-252215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
Northwest-
1015 AM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-252215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-211226T1000Z/
St Croix-
1015 AM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of 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.

&&

$$
849 
WHCA42 TJSJ 252000
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 PM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

VIZ002-260400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
St Croix-
400 PM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of eastern Saint 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-012-260400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
400 PM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and north-central to northeastern 
  Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-260400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
Northwest-
400 PM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
596 
WHCA42 TJSJ 260050
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
850 PM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

PRZ001-002-005-012-260900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
850 PM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and north-central to northeastern
  Puerto Rico,including the San Juan and Vicinity beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-VIZ002-260900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
Northwest-St Croix-
850 PM AST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico and some of the 
  northern beaches of 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.

&&

$$
075 
WHCA42 TJSJ 260810
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
410 AM AST Sun Dec 26 2021

VIZ002-261615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-211228T1000Z/
St Croix-
410 AM AST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of eastern-most St Croix.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-012-261615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
410 AM AST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and north-central to northeastern 
  Puerto Rico, including the San Juan and Vicinity beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-261615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
Northwest-
410 AM AST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
195 
WHCA42 TJSJ 260821 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
421 AM AST Sun Dec 26 2021

VIZ002-261630-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-211228T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.211226T2200Z-211228T1000Z/
St Croix-
421 AM AST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of St Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-012-261630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
421 AM AST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and north-central to northeastern 
  Puerto Rico, including the San Juan and Vicinity beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-261630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
Northwest-
421 AM AST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
786 
WHCA42 TJSJ 261419
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1019 AM AST Sun Dec 26 2021

PRZ001-002-005-012-262200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
1019 AM AST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and north-central to northeastern 
  Puerto Rico, including the San Juan and Vicinity beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-262200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
Northwest-
1019 AM AST Sun Dec 26 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 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-262230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.211226T2200Z-211228T1000Z/
St Croix-
1019 AM AST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The beaches of St Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
657 
WHCA42 TJSJ 262000
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 PM AST Sun Dec 26 2021

PRZ001-002-005-012-262200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
400 PM AST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of
  6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and north-central to northeastern 
  Puerto Rico, including the San Juan and Vicinity beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-262200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-211226T2200Z/
Northwest-
400 PM AST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of
  6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-270400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.211226T2200Z-211228T1000Z/
St Croix-
400 PM AST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of
  6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...beaches of eastern St Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 23, 10:13 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ62 min

Nearby

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Sources

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