Alert archive / U.S. Virgin Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2022
Rip Current Statement 23, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 19, 2022, 2:56 PM CDT. It was in force for 60 hr.
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- 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
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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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