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Rip Current Statement 23, NWS JSJ

March 19, 2022

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 19, 2022, 2:56 PM CDT. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 19, 2022, 2:56 PM CDT (19:56 UTC)
Expired
Mar 22, 2022, 3:18 AM CDT
In force
60 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

181 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191956
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
356 PM AST Sat Mar 19 2022

VIZ001-200400-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.220319T1956Z-220322T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
356 PM AST Sat Mar 19 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Many beaches of St. Thomas and St. John.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-200400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220322T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
356 PM AST Sat Mar 19 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico, as well as all beaches of Culebra 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-200400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220321T2200Z/
Southeast-
356 PM AST Sat Mar 19 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across southeast coasts of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-200400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220321T2200Z/
Vieques-
356 PM AST Sat Mar 19 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Most beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
356 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200122
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
922 PM AST Sat Mar 19 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-200930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220322T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
922 PM AST Sat Mar 19 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico, as well as all beaches of Culebra 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-200930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220321T2200Z/
Southeast-
922 PM AST Sat Mar 19 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across southeast coasts of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-200930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220321T2200Z/
Vieques-
922 PM AST Sat Mar 19 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Most beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-200930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220322T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
922 PM AST Sat Mar 19 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Many beaches of St. Thomas and St. John.

* 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.

&&

$$
767 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200802
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
402 AM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-201615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220322T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
402 AM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico, as well as all beaches of Culebra 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-201615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220321T2200Z/
Southeast-
402 AM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across southeast coasts of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-201615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220321T2200Z/
Vieques-
402 AM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Most beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-201615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220322T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
402 AM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Many beaches of St. Thomas and St. John.

* 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.

&&

$$
613 
WHCA42 TJSJ 201509
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1109 AM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-202315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220322T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
1109 AM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico, as well as all beaches of Culebra 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-202315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220321T2200Z/
Southeast-
1109 AM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across southeast coasts of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-202315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220321T2200Z/
Vieques-
1109 AM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Most beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-202315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220322T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1109 AM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Many beaches of St. Thomas and St. John.

* 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.

&&

$$
691 
WHCA42 TJSJ 201949
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
349 PM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-210400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220322T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
349 PM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  between 6 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico, as well as all beaches of Culebra and St Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-210400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220322T1000Z/
Vieques-
349 PM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Most beaches of Vieques.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-210400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220321T2200Z/
Southeast-
349 PM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across southeast coasts of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-210400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220322T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
349 PM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Many beaches of St. Thomas and St. John.

* 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.

&&

$$
737 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210018
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
818 PM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-210830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220322T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
818 PM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  between 6 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico, as well as all beaches of Culebra and St Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-210830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220321T2200Z/
Southeast-
818 PM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across southeast coasts of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-210830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220322T1000Z/
Vieques-
818 PM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Most beaches of Vieques.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-210830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220322T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
818 PM AST Sun Mar 20 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 7 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Many beaches of St. Thomas and St. John.

* 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.

&&

$$
261 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210836
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
436 AM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-211645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220322T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
436 AM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  between 6 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico, as well as all beaches of Culebra and St Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-211645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220321T2200Z/
Southeast-
436 AM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-211645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220322T1000Z/
Vieques-
436 AM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Most beaches of 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-211645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220322T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
436 AM AST Mon Mar 21 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...Many beaches of St. Thomas and St. 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.

&&

$$
242 
WHCA42 TJSJ 211430
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1030 AM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-212230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220322T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
1030 AM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico, as well as all beaches of Culebra and St Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-212200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220321T2200Z/
Southeast-
1030 AM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-212230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220322T1000Z/
Vieques-
1030 AM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Most beaches of 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-212230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220322T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1030 AM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Many beaches of St. Thomas and St. 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.

&&

$$
827 
WHCA42 TJSJ 212035
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
435 PM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

PRZ010-220445-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220323T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
435 PM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-220445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220322T2200Z/
Vieques-
435 PM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Most beaches of Vieques.

* 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-VIZ002-220445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220323T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
435 PM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Puerto Rico, as well as 
  eastern beaches of 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-012-220445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220322T2200Z/
Northeast-Culebra-
435 PM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, as well as all beaches
  of Culebra

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-212200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220321T2200Z/
Southeast-
435 PM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-220445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220322T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
435 PM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Many beaches of St. Thomas and St. 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.

&&

$$
387 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220009
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
809 PM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

PRZ002-012-220815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220322T2200Z/
Northeast-Culebra-
809 PM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Northeast coasts of Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-010-VIZ002-220815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220323T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix-
809 PM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves
  between 6 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon and from Aguadilla to
  Fajardo 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-220815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220322T2200Z/
Vieques-
809 PM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Northern beaches of Vieques.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-220815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220322T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
809 PM AST Mon Mar 21 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 7 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of St. Thomas and St. 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.

&&

$$
333 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220818
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
418 AM AST Tue Mar 22 2022

PRZ002-012-220930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220322T2200Z/
Northeast-Culebra-
418 AM AST Tue Mar 22 2022

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

Seas have subsided across the local waters.

$$

PRZ001-005-008-010-VIZ002-220930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220323T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix-
418 AM AST Tue Mar 22 2022

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

Seas have subsided across the local waters.

$$

PRZ013-220930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220322T2200Z/
Vieques-
418 AM AST Tue Mar 22 2022

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

Seas have subsided across the local waters.

$$

VIZ001-220930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220322T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
418 AM AST Tue Mar 22 2022

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

Seas have subsided across the local waters.

$$

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Sources

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