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Rip Current Statement 8, NWS JSJ

February 10, 2021

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Feb 10, 2021, 2:03 PM CST. It took effect at Feb 11, 2021, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 9 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 10, 2021, 2:03 PM CST (20:03 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 11, 2021, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 20, 2021, 4:00 AM CST
In force
9 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

855 
WHCA42 TJSJ 102003
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
403 PM AST Wed Feb 10 2021

PRZ005-008-110415-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.210211T1000Z-210211T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
403 PM AST Wed Feb 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North Central and Northwest beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning 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.

&&

$$
41 follow-up statements
432 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110145
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
945 PM AST Wed Feb 10 2021

PRZ005-008-110945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.210211T1000Z-210211T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
945 PM AST Wed Feb 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North Central and Northwest beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning 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.

&&

$$
417 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110805
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
405 AM AST Thu Feb 11 2021

PRZ005-008-111615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.210211T1000Z-210211T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
405 AM AST Thu Feb 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North Central and Northwest beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
847 
WHCA42 TJSJ 111407
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1007 AM AST Thu Feb 11 2021

PRZ005-008-112200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210211T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
1007 AM AST Thu Feb 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North Central and Northwest beaches of Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
262 
WHCA42 TJSJ 112000
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 PM AST Thu Feb 11 2021

PRZ001-002-012-120400-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.210211T2200Z-210212T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
400 PM AST Thu Feb 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-120400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210212T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
400 PM AST Thu Feb 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
645 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120031
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
831 PM AST Thu Feb 11 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-121000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210212T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
831 PM AST Thu Feb 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and 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.

&&

$$
335 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120802
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
402 AM AST Fri Feb 12 2021

PRZ012-121615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210213T1000Z/
Culebra-
402 AM AST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-121615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210212T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
402 AM AST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
313 
WHCA42 TJSJ 121436
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1036 AM AST Fri Feb 12 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-122200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210212T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1036 AM AST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-122245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210213T1000Z/
Culebra-
1036 AM AST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
244 
WHCA42 TJSJ 121933
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
333 PM AST Fri Feb 12 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-130345-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210214T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
333 PM AST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and 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.

&&

$$
000 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130111
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
911 PM AST Fri Feb 12 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-131000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210214T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
911 PM AST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and 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.

&&

$$
164 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130751
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
351 AM AST Sat Feb 13 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-131600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210214T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
351 AM AST Sat Feb 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and 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.

&&

$$
395 
WHCA42 TJSJ 131336 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
936 AM AST Sat Feb 13 2021

VIZ001-002-132145-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.210213T2200Z-210215T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
936 AM AST Sat Feb 13 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM AST this evening through 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-132145-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210215T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
936 AM AST Sat Feb 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$
052 
WHCA42 TJSJ 131948
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
348 PM AST Sat Feb 13 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-140400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210216T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
348 PM AST Sat Feb 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-002-140400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.210213T2200Z-210216T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
348 PM AST Sat Feb 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

&&

$$
025 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140044
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
844 PM AST Sat Feb 13 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-140845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210216T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
844 PM AST Sat Feb 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra, St Croix, St.
  Thomas, St. John, and adjacent islands.

* 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.

&&

$$
918 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140734
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
334 AM AST Sun Feb 14 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-141545-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210217T0900Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
334 AM AST Sun Feb 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra, St Croix, 
  St. Thomas, St. John, and adjacent islands.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-141545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210216T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
334 AM AST Sun Feb 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico and Culebra, St Croix, 
  St. Thomas, St. John, and adjacent islands.

* 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.

&&

$$
893 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140917 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
517 AM AST Sun Feb 14 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-141545-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210217T0900Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
517 AM AST Sun Feb 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, Culebra and 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-141545-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210216T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
517 AM AST Sun Feb 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...St. Thomas, St. John, and islands.

* 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.

&&

$$
793 
WHCA42 TJSJ 141412
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1012 AM AST Sun Feb 14 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-142215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210217T0900Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
1012 AM AST Sun Feb 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, Culebra and 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-142215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210216T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1012 AM AST Sun Feb 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern beaches of St. Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$
735 
WHCA42 TJSJ 141933
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
333 PM AST Sun Feb 14 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-150345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210217T0900Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
333 PM AST Sun Feb 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-150345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210216T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
333 PM AST Sun Feb 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern beaches of St. Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$
828 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150105
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
905 PM AST Sun Feb 14 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-150915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210217T0900Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
905 PM AST Sun Feb 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-150915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210216T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
905 PM AST Sun Feb 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern beaches of St. Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$
927 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150742
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
342 AM AST Mon Feb 15 2021

PRZ002-151800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210216T2200Z/
Northeast-
342 AM AST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-VIZ002-151800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210217T0900Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-St Croix-
342 AM AST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-151800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210216T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
342 AM AST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern beaches of St. Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$
202 
WHCA42 TJSJ 151530
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1130 AM AST Mon Feb 15 2021

PRZ002-152330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210216T2200Z/
Northeast-
1130 AM AST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-VIZ002-152330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210217T0900Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-St Croix-
1130 AM AST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-152330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210216T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1130 AM AST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern beaches of St. Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$
898 
WHCA42 TJSJ 152032
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
432 PM AST Mon Feb 15 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-161000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210217T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
432 PM AST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
393 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160112
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
912 PM AST Mon Feb 15 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-161000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210217T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
912 PM AST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
738 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160812
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
412 AM AST Tue Feb 16 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-161800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210217T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
412 AM AST Tue Feb 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, northwest
  Saint Thomas, and eastern Saint 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.

&&

$$
034 
WHCA42 TJSJ 161518
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1118 AM AST Tue Feb 16 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-170000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210217T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
1118 AM AST Tue Feb 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, northwest 
  Saint Thomas, and eastern Saint 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.

&&

$$
979 
WHCA42 TJSJ 162054
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
454 PM AST Tue Feb 16 2021

PRZ010-170500-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.210217T1000Z-210218T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
454 PM AST Tue Feb 16 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada to Rincon.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-013-170500-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.210217T2200Z-210218T1000Z/
Southeast-Vieques-
454 PM AST Tue Feb 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Puerto Rico and Vieques.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-170500-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210218T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
454 PM AST Tue Feb 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, northwest 
  Saint Thomas, and eastern Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
205 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170117
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
917 PM AST Tue Feb 16 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-170930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210218T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
917 PM AST Tue Feb 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, northwest
  Saint Thomas, and north and eastern Saint Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-170930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.210217T1000Z-210218T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
917 PM AST Tue Feb 16 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST
WEDNESDAY THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches from Aguada to Rincon.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-013-170930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.210217T2200Z-210218T1000Z/
Southeast-Vieques-
917 PM AST Tue Feb 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Puerto Rico and Vieques.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening 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.

&&

$$
882 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170745
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
345 AM AST Wed Feb 17 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-171800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210219T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
345 AM AST Wed Feb 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, northwest 
  Saint Thomas, and north and eastern Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-171800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.210217T1000Z-210219T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
345 AM AST Wed Feb 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches from Aguada to Rincon.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-013-171800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.210217T2200Z-210219T1000Z/
Southeast-Vieques-
345 AM AST Wed Feb 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Puerto Rico and Vieques.

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

&&

$$
841 
WHCA42 TJSJ 172109
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
509 PM AST Wed Feb 17 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-180515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
509 PM AST Wed Feb 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Aguada, Culebra,
  Saint Thomas, and north and eastern Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ003-180515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.210217T2200Z-210219T2200Z/
Southeast-
509 PM AST Wed Feb 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-180515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.210217T2200Z-210219T1200Z/
Vieques-
509 PM AST Wed Feb 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
539 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180051
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
851 PM AST Wed Feb 17 2021

PRZ001>003-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-180900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
851 PM AST Wed Feb 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Rincon to 
  Aguada, Culebra, Saint Thomas, and north and eastern Saint 
  Croix.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ013-180900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Vieques-
851 PM AST Wed Feb 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
110 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180104 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
904 PM AST Wed Feb 17 2021

PRZ001>003-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-180915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
904 PM AST Wed Feb 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon to Aguada, north and southeast Puerto
  Rico, Culebra, Saint Thomas, and north and eastern Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ013-180915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Vieques-
904 PM AST Wed Feb 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
965 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180805
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
405 AM AST Thu Feb 18 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-181615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
405 AM AST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast to northwest Puerto Rico, and
  Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-010-013-VIZ001-002-181615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210219T1000Z/
Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
405 AM AST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon to Aguada, southeast Puerto Rico, 
  Saint Thomas, and north and 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.

&&

$$
280 
WHCA42 TJSJ 181413
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1013 AM AST Thu Feb 18 2021

VIZ002-182215-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210220T1000Z/
St Croix-
1013 AM AST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of eastern Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-182215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1013 AM AST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast to northwest Puerto Rico, and 
  Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-010-013-VIZ001-182215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210219T1000Z/
Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1013 AM AST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon to Aguada, southeast Puerto Rico,
  Vieques and 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.

&&

$$
459 
WHCA42 TJSJ 182026
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
426 PM AST Thu Feb 18 2021

VIZ001-182200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210218T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
426 PM AST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon to Aguada, southeast Puerto Rico, 
  Vieques and Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-190430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
426 PM AST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast to northwest Puerto Rico, and 
  Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-010-013-190430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210219T1000Z/
Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
426 PM AST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon to Aguada, southeast Puerto Rico, 
  Vieques and 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.

&&

$$
740 
WHCA42 TJSJ 182112 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
512 PM AST Thu Feb 18 2021

VIZ001-182200-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210218T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
512 PM AST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-190430-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
512 PM AST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast to northwest Puerto Rico, and 
  Culebra and St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-010-013-190430-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210219T1000Z/
Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
512 PM AST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon to Aguada, southeastern Puerto Rico, 
  and Vieques. 

* 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.

&&

$$
092 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190049
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
849 PM AST Thu Feb 18 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-190900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
849 PM AST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast to northwest Puerto Rico, Culebra 
  and St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-010-013-190900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210219T1000Z/
Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
849 PM AST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon to Aguada, southeastern Puerto Rico, 
  and Vieques.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM AST FRIDAY.

* 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.

&&

$$
406 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190807
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
407 AM AST Fri Feb 19 2021

PRZ003-010-013-190915-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210219T1000Z/
Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
407 AM AST Fri Feb 19 2021

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


$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-191615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
407 AM AST Fri Feb 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast to northwest Puerto Rico, Culebra 
  and St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$
250 
WHCA42 TJSJ 192012
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
412 PM AST Fri Feb 19 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-201000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
412 PM AST Fri Feb 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast to northwest Puerto Rico, Culebra, 
  and northern and eastern St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$
641 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200123
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
923 PM AST Fri Feb 19 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-200930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
923 PM AST Fri Feb 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast to northwest Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra, and northern and eastern St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
349 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200136 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
923 PM AST Fri Feb 19 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-200930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
923 PM AST Fri Feb 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast to northwest Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra, and eastern St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
489 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200800
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 AM AST Sat Feb 20 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-201000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
400 AM AST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of northeast to northwest Puerto Rico, 
  Culebrita, and eastern St. Croix beaches.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AST today.

* 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.

&&

$$
510 
WHCA42 TJSJ 201016
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
616 AM AST Sat Feb 20 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-201130-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
616 AM AST Sat Feb 20 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

However, a moderate risk of rip currents will continue across all
the islands today.

$$

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Sources

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