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Rip Current Statement 18, NWS JSJ

February 28, 2022

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Feb 28, 2022, 9:35 PM CST. It took effect at Mar 1, 2022, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 71 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 28, 2022, 9:35 PM CST (03:35 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 1, 2022, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Mar 4, 2022, 2:39 AM CST
In force
71 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

060 
WHCA42 TJSJ 010335 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1135 PM AST Mon Feb 28 2022

PRZ012-VIZ001-011145-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.220301T1000Z-220302T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1135 PM AST Mon Feb 28 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST TUESDAY THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, northwest beaches of St. Thomas, In
  Puerto Rico, northwest beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
831 
WHCA42 TJSJ 010826
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
426 AM AST Tue Mar 1 2022

PRZ012-VIZ001-011630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.220301T1000Z-220302T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
426 AM AST Tue Mar 1 2022

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

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

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, northwest beaches of St. Thomas and
  St John, In Puerto Rico, northern beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST Today 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.

&&

$$
755 
WHCA42 TJSJ 011411
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1011 AM AST Tue Mar 1 2022

PRZ012-VIZ001-012215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220302T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1011 AM AST Tue Mar 1 2022

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

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

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, northwest beaches of St. Thomas and 
  St John, In Puerto Rico, northern beaches of 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.

&&

$$
755 
WHCA42 TJSJ 011943
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
343 PM AST Tue Mar 1 2022

PRZ002-020600-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.220302T1000Z-220303T1000Z/
Northeast-
343 PM AST Tue Mar 1 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northeastern Puerto Rico. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-020600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220303T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
343 PM AST Tue Mar 1 2022

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

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

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, northwest beaches of St. Thomas and
  St John. In Puerto Rico, most beaches of Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
614 
WHCA42 TJSJ 020112
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
912 PM AST Tue Mar 1 2022

PRZ012-VIZ001-021000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220303T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
912 PM AST Tue Mar 1 2022

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

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

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, northwest beaches of St. Thomas and 
  St John. In Puerto Rico, most beaches of Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-021000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.220302T1000Z-220303T1000Z/
Northeast-
912 PM AST Tue Mar 1 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northeastern Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
494 
WHCA42 TJSJ 022002
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
402 PM AST Wed Mar 2 2022

PRZ001-005-030415-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.220302T2200Z-220304T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-
402 PM AST Wed Mar 2 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of the San Juan and Vicinity to north central Puerto
  Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-010-030415-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.220303T1000Z-220304T1000Z/
Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
402 PM AST Wed Mar 2 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 Aguada and Rincon, and beaches of 
  northwestern Puerto Rico. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-012-VIZ001-030415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220304T1000Z/
Northeast-Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
402 PM AST Wed Mar 2 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northeastern Puerto Rico, northwestern St
  Thomas, and most beaches of Culebra. 

* 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.

&&

$$
433 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030104
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
904 PM AST Wed Mar 2 2022

PRZ001-002-005-012-VIZ001-031000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220304T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
904 PM AST Wed Mar 2 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of north central to northeastern Puerto Rico, 
  northwestern St Thomas, and most beaches of Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-010-031000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.220303T1000Z-220304T1000Z/
Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
904 PM AST Wed Mar 2 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 Aguada and Rincon, and beaches of 
  northwestern Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
437 
WHCA42 TJSJ 030756
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
356 AM AST Thu Mar 3 2022

PRZ013-VIZ002-031600-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.220303T1000Z-220304T1000Z/
Vieques-St Croix-
356 AM AST Thu Mar 3 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Vieques and northeastern St. 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-012-VIZ001-031600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220304T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
356 AM AST Thu Mar 3 2022

...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 north central to northeastern Puerto Rico, 
  northwestern St Thomas and St. John, and most 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-010-031600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.220303T1000Z-220304T1000Z/
Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
356 AM AST Thu Mar 3 2022

...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 Aguada and Rincon, and beaches of 
  northwestern Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
879 
WHCA42 TJSJ 031410
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1010 AM AST Thu Mar 3 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-032215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220304T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
1010 AM AST Thu Mar 3 2022

...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 northwest to northeast Puerto Rico, Vieques,
  Culebra, northeast Saint Thomas and east 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.

&&

$$
711 
WHCA42 TJSJ 031937
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
337 PM AST Thu Mar 3 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-040345-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220306T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
337 PM AST Thu Mar 3 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, 
  Vieques, Culebra, northeast Saint Thomas and east 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-VIZ001-040345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220304T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
337 PM AST Thu Mar 3 2022

...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 northwest to northeast Puerto Rico, 
  Vieques, Culebra, northeast Saint Thomas and east 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.

&&

$$
641 
WHCA42 TJSJ 031959 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
359 PM AST Thu Mar 3 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-040345-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220306T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
359 PM AST Thu Mar 3 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, Culebra,
  and eastern 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-VIZ001-040345-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220304T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
359 PM AST Thu Mar 3 2022

...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 northeast Saint Thomas, and Saint John.

* 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.

&&

$$
826 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040054
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
854 PM AST Thu Mar 3 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-041000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220306T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
854 PM AST Thu Mar 3 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, 
  Culebra, and eastern 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-VIZ001-041000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220304T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
854 PM AST Thu Mar 3 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques, Aguada and Rincon in Puerto Rico. 
  Also north and west Saint Thomas and north Saint John.

* 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.

&&

$$
570 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040839
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
439 AM AST Fri Mar 4 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-041645-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220306T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.220304T1000Z-220306T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
439 AM AST Fri Mar 4 2022

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

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

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

&&

$$

VIZ001-041645-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220304T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.220304T1000Z-220306T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
439 AM AST Fri Mar 4 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches north and west of Saint Thomas.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-040945-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220304T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
439 AM AST Fri Mar 4 2022

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

However, a moderate risk of rip currents will remain for these 
beaches, increasing to high once again during the upcoming 
weekend. 



$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

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