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Rip Current Statement 1, NWS JSJ

January 10, 2022

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Jan 10, 2022, 2:18 AM CST. It took effect at Jan 10, 2022, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 10, 2022, 2:18 AM CST (08:18 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 10, 2022, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 11, 2022, 2:00 AM CST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

479 
WHCA42 TJSJ 100818
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
418 AM AST Mon Jan 10 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-101630-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-220111T0000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.220110T1000Z-220112T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
418 AM AST Mon Jan 10 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to northeast coast of
  Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS  ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PRZ003-101630-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-220110T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.220110T1000Z-220110T2200Z/
Southeast-
418 AM AST Mon Jan 10 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the southeast coast 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ001-101630-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-220111T0000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.220110T1000Z-220110T2200Z/
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
418 AM AST Mon Jan 10 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the east coast of Vieques and northwest 
  coast of Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

VIZ002-101630-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-220111T0000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.220110T1000Z-220111T1000Z/
St Croix-
418 AM AST Mon Jan 10 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the north and east coast of 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-100930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-220111T0000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
418 AM AST Mon Jan 10 2022

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

Although the high risk is no longer in effect, a moderate risk of
rip currents continues. 

$$
4 follow-up statements
640 
WHCA42 TJSJ 101513
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1113 AM AST Mon Jan 10 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-102315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-220112T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1113 AM AST Mon Jan 10 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PRZ003-013-VIZ001-102200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-220110T2200Z/
Southeast-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1113 AM AST Mon Jan 10 2022

...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 across the southeast coast 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-102315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-220111T1000Z/
St Croix-
1113 AM AST Mon Jan 10 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the north and east coast of 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.

&&

$$
024 
WHCA42 TJSJ 102019
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
419 PM AST Mon Jan 10 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-110430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-220112T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
419 PM AST Mon Jan 10 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PRZ003-013-VIZ001-102200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-220110T2200Z/
Southeast-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
419 PM AST Mon Jan 10 2022

...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 across the southeast coast 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-110430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-220111T1000Z/
St Croix-
419 PM AST Mon Jan 10 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the north and east coast of 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.

&&

$$
743 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110105
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
905 PM AST Mon Jan 10 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-110915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-220112T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
905 PM AST Mon Jan 10 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

VIZ002-110915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-220111T1000Z/
St Croix-
905 PM AST Mon Jan 10 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the north and east coast of 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.

&&

$$
998 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110800
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 AM AST Tue Jan 11 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-111600-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-220112T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.220111T1000Z-220112T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
400 AM AST Tue Jan 11 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to northeast coast of
  Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

VIZ002-110900-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-220111T1000Z/
St Croix-
400 AM AST Tue Jan 11 2022

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

Although the high risk is no longer in effect, a moderate risk of
rip currents continues. 

$$

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