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Rip Current Statement 12, NWS JSJ

February 16, 2022

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Feb 16, 2022, 2:54 PM CST. It took effect at Feb 17, 2022, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 16, 2022, 2:54 PM CST (20:54 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2022, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 17, 2022, 2:29 AM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

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247 
WHCA42 TJSJ 162054 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
454 PM AST Wed Feb 16 2022

PRZ011-170430-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.220217T1000Z-220218T1000Z/
Southwest-
454 PM AST Wed Feb 16 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Guanica and Lajas.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning 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.

&&

$$

PRZ007-170430-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.220217T1000Z-220218T1000Z/
Ponce and Vicinity-
454 PM AST Wed Feb 16 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Guayanilla and Yauco.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-170430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
454 PM AST Wed Feb 16 2022

...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 northwest to northeast Puerto Rico and 
  Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ001-170430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-220220T1000Z/
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
454 PM AST Wed Feb 16 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques, St. Thomas and St. John.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-170430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-220220T1000Z/
St Croix-
454 PM AST Wed Feb 16 2022

...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...Most beaches of Saint 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-170430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.220216T2200Z-220220T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
454 PM AST Wed Feb 16 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-170430-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220219T1000Z/
Southeast-
454 PM AST Wed Feb 16 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of southeast Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
343 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170134 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
934 PM AST Wed Feb 16 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-170945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
934 PM AST Wed Feb 16 2022

...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 northwest to northeast Puerto Rico and 
  Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-170945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220219T1000Z/
Southeast-
934 PM AST Wed Feb 16 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of southeast Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ001-170945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-220220T1000Z/
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
934 PM AST Wed Feb 16 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques, St. Thomas and St. John.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ002-170945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-220220T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix-
934 PM AST Wed Feb 16 2022

...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...Most beaches of Saint 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.

&&

$$

PRZ007-170945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.220217T1000Z-220218T1000Z/
Ponce and Vicinity-
934 PM AST Wed Feb 16 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Guayanilla and Yauco.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning 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.

&&

$$

PRZ011-170945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.220217T1000Z-220218T1000Z/
Southwest-
934 PM AST Wed Feb 16 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Guanica and Lajas.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning 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.

&&

$$
505 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170829
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
429 AM AST Thu Feb 17 2022

PRZ007-170930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.220217T1000Z-220218T1000Z/
Ponce and Vicinity-
429 AM AST Thu Feb 17 2022

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

$$

PRZ011-170930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.220217T1000Z-220218T1000Z/
Southwest-
429 AM AST Thu Feb 17 2022

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

$$

PRZ003-171630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220218T2200Z/
Southeast-
429 AM AST Thu Feb 17 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of southeast 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-171630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
429 AM AST Thu Feb 17 2022

...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 northwest to northeast Puerto Rico and 
  Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ001-171630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-220220T1000Z/
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
429 AM AST Thu Feb 17 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques, St. Thomas and St. John.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ002-171630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-220220T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix-
429 AM AST Thu Feb 17 2022

...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...Most beaches of Saint 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 16, 12:41 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ2 hr
Feb 16, 2:40 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ107 min

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Sources

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