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Rip Current Statement 2, NWS JSJ

January 11, 2022

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Jan 11, 2022, 2:00 AM CST. It took effect at Jan 11, 2022, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 11, 2022, 2:00 AM CST (08:00 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 11, 2022, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 12, 2022, 2:05 AM CST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

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Although the high risk is no longer in effect, a moderate risk of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

$$
4 follow-up statements
452 
WHCA42 TJSJ 111441
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1041 AM AST Tue Jan 11 2022

PRZ001-005-008-112245-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220113T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
1041 AM AST Tue Jan 11 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...Beaches from the northwest to San Juan Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-112200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220111T2200Z/
Culebra-
1041 AM AST Tue Jan 11 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-112245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220112T2200Z/
Northeast-
1041 AM AST Tue Jan 11 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of the northeast coast of 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.

&&

$$
327 
WHCA42 TJSJ 112018
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
418 PM AST Tue Jan 11 2022

PRZ012-120430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220112T1000Z/
Culebra-
418 PM AST Tue Jan 11 2022

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-120430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220112T2200Z/
Northeast-
418 PM AST Tue Jan 11 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...Beaches along the northeast coast of 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-120430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220113T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
418 PM AST Tue Jan 11 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Puerto Rico, from the
  northwest to San Juan and vicinity.

* 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.

&&

$$
145 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120113
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
913 PM AST Tue Jan 11 2022

PRZ002-120915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220112T2200Z/
Northeast-
913 PM AST Tue Jan 11 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...Beaches along the northeast coast of 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-120915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220113T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
913 PM AST Tue Jan 11 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Puerto Rico, from the 
  northwest to San Juan and vicinity.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-120915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220112T1000Z/
Culebra-
913 PM AST Tue Jan 11 2022

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
773 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120805
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
405 AM AST Wed Jan 12 2022

PRZ002-121615-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220112T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.220112T1000Z-220112T2200Z/
Northeast-
405 AM AST Wed Jan 12 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the northeast 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-121615-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220113T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.220112T1000Z-220113T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
405 AM AST Wed Jan 12 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to the San Juan and
  vicinity coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-120915-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220112T1000Z/
Culebra-
405 AM AST Wed Jan 12 2022

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

Although a high risk of rip currents is no longer in effect, a 
moderate risk of rip currents continues due to breaking waves of 
5 feet or less.

$$

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