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Rip Current Statement 24, NWS JSJ

March 22, 2022

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 22, 2022, 3:27 PM CDT. It took effect at Mar 23, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 22, 2022, 3:27 PM CDT (20:27 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 23, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 27, 2022, 2:30 AM CDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

041 
WHCA42 TJSJ 222027
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
427 PM AST Tue Mar 22 2022

PRZ005-008-VIZ002-230430-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.220323T2200Z-220325T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
427 PM AST Tue Mar 22 2022

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

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

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, beaches of eastern St Croix. In
  Puerto Rico, north central and northwest coasts.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening 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.

&&

$$
21 follow-up statements
219 
WHCA42 TJSJ 230012
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
812 PM AST Tue Mar 22 2022

PRZ005-008-VIZ002-230815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.220323T2200Z-220325T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
812 PM AST Tue Mar 22 2022

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

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

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, beaches of eastern St Croix. In 
  Puerto Rico, north central and northwest coasts.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening 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.

&&

$$
132 
WHCA42 TJSJ 230837
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
437 AM AST Wed Mar 23 2022

PRZ001-002-012-013-VIZ001-231645-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.220323T2200Z-220325T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
437 AM AST Wed Mar 23 2022

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

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

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent
  Islands. In Puerto Rico, San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast,
  Culebra and Vieques.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-VIZ002-231645-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.220323T1000Z-220325T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
437 AM AST Wed Mar 23 2022

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

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

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, beaches of eastern St Croix. In 
  Puerto Rico, north central and northwest coasts.

* 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.

&&

$$
520 
WHCA42 TJSJ 230932 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
532 AM AST Wed Mar 23 2022

PRZ001-002-012-013-VIZ001-231645-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.220323T2200Z-220325T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
532 AM AST Wed Mar 23 2022

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

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

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent
  Islands. In Puerto Rico, San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast,
  Culebra and Vieques.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-VIZ002-231645-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.220323T1000Z-220325T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
532 AM AST Wed Mar 23 2022

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

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

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, beaches of eastern St Croix. In 
  Puerto Rico, north central and northwest coasts.

* 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.

&&

$$
742 
WHCA42 TJSJ 231409
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1009 AM AST Wed Mar 23 2022

PRZ005-008-VIZ002-232200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220325T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
1009 AM AST Wed Mar 23 2022

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

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

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, beaches of eastern St Croix. In 
  Puerto Rico, north central and northwest coasts.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-013-VIZ001-232200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.220323T2200Z-220325T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1009 AM AST Wed Mar 23 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent 
  Islands. In Puerto Rico, San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, 
  Culebra and Vieques.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
156 
WHCA42 TJSJ 232048
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
448 PM AST Wed Mar 23 2022

PRZ005-008-VIZ002-240500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220325T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
448 PM AST Wed Mar 23 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of
  6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, beaches of eastern St Croix. In 
  Puerto Rico, north central and northwest coasts.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-013-VIZ001-240500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.220323T2200Z-220325T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-Vieques-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
448 PM AST Wed Mar 23 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of
  6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent 
  Islands. In Puerto Rico, San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, 
  Culebra and Vieques.

* 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.

&&

$$
373 
WHCA42 TJSJ 240135
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
935 PM AST Wed Mar 23 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-240945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220325T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
935 PM AST Wed Mar 23 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent 
  Islands. In Puerto Rico, San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, 
  Culebra and Vieques.

* 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.

&&

$$
731 
WHCA42 TJSJ 240915
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
515 AM AST Thu Mar 24 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-241715-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220325T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
515 AM AST Thu Mar 24 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves
  between 6 and 10 feet but slightly higher at times.

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent 
  Islands. In Puerto Rico, San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, 
  Culebra and Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
207 
WHCA42 TJSJ 241434
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1034 AM AST Thu Mar 24 2022

PRZ003-011-242245-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220325T2200Z/
Southeast-Southwest-
1034 AM AST Thu Mar 24 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves
  between 4 and 8 feet.

* WHERE...Southeast and southwest beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-242245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220325T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
1034 AM AST Thu Mar 24 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. Beaches
  from northwest to northeastern Puerto Rico, including Culebra 
  and Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
953 
WHCA42 TJSJ 242030
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
430 PM AST Thu Mar 24 2022

VIZ001-250430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220325T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
430 PM AST Thu Mar 24 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and Adjacent Islands.

* 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>003-005-008-011>013-VIZ002-250430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220325T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest-
Southwest-Culebra-Vieques-St Croix-
430 PM AST Thu Mar 24 2022

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

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

* WHERE... Beaches from northwest to northeastern Puerto Rico, 
  southeast and southwest Puerto Rico, including Culebra and 
  Vieques. Beaches of St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
725 
WHCA42 TJSJ 250109
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
909 PM AST Thu Mar 24 2022

PRZ001>003-005-008-011>013-VIZ002-251000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220325T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest-
Southwest-Culebra-Vieques-St Croix-
909 PM AST Thu Mar 24 2022

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

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

* WHERE... Beaches from northwest to northeast Puerto Rico,
  southeast and southwest Puerto Rico, as well as Culebra and 
  Vieques. Beaches of St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

VIZ001-251000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220325T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
909 PM AST Thu Mar 24 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and Adjacent Islands.

* 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.

&&

$$
033 
WHCA42 TJSJ 250135 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
935 PM AST Thu Mar 24 2022

PRZ011-250245-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220325T2200Z/
Southwest-
935 PM AST Thu Mar 24 2022

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

There is now a moderate risk of rip currents.

$$

PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ002-251000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220325T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest-
Culebra-Vieques-St Croix-
935 PM AST Thu Mar 24 2022

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

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

* WHERE... Beaches from northwest to northeast Puerto Rico,
  Southeast Puerto Rico, as well as Culebra and Vieques. Beaches 
  of St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

VIZ001-251000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220325T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
935 PM AST Thu Mar 24 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and Adjacent Islands.

* 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.

&&

$$
175 
WHCA42 TJSJ 250819
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
419 AM AST Fri Mar 25 2022

VIZ001-250930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220325T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
419 AM AST Fri Mar 25 2022

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

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-VIZ002-251630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220326T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-St Croix-
419 AM AST Fri Mar 25 2022

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

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

* WHERE... Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity, northwest to north
  central Puerto Rico, as well as Culebra and some north and east
  beaches of 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-003-013-251630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220325T2200Z/
Northeast-Southeast-Vieques-
419 AM AST Fri Mar 25 2022

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

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

* WHERE... Beaches of northeast and southeast Puerto Rico,as well
  as Culebra and Vieques. 

* 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.

&&

$$
873 
WHCA42 TJSJ 251427
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1027 AM AST Fri Mar 25 2022

PRZ002-003-013-252200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220325T2200Z/
Northeast-Southeast-Vieques-
1027 AM AST Fri Mar 25 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 and 9 feet.

* WHERE... Beaches of northeast and southeast Puerto Rico,as 
  well as Culebra and Vieques.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-VIZ002-252230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220326T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-St Croix-
1027 AM AST Fri Mar 25 2022

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

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

* WHERE... Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity, northwest to north 
  central Puerto Rico, as well as Culebra and some north and 
  east beaches of 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.

&&

$$
546 
WHCA42 TJSJ 251429 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1027 AM AST Fri Mar 25 2022

PRZ002-003-013-252200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220325T2200Z/
Northeast-Southeast-Vieques-
1027 AM AST Fri Mar 25 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 and 8 feet.

* WHERE... Beaches of northeast and southeast Puerto Rico, as well 
  as Vieques.

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-VIZ002-252230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220326T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-St Croix-
1027 AM AST Fri Mar 25 2022

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

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

* WHERE... Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity, northwest to north 
  central Puerto Rico, as well as Culebra and some north and 
  east beaches of 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.

&&

$$
108 
WHCA42 TJSJ 252013
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
413 PM AST Fri Mar 25 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-260415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220327T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
413 PM AST Fri Mar 25 2022

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

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

* WHERE... Beaches of northwest to northeast Puerto Rico, as well
  as Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ003-013-VIZ002-260415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220326T2200Z/
Southeast-Vieques-St Croix-
413 PM AST Fri Mar 25 2022

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

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

* WHERE... Beaches of southeast Puerto Rico, as well as Vieques.
  Beaches of St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
885 
WHCA42 TJSJ 260111
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
911 PM AST Fri Mar 25 2022

PRZ003-261000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220326T1000Z/
Southeast-
911 PM AST Fri Mar 25 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE... Beaches of southeast Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-261000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220326T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
911 PM AST Fri Mar 25 2022

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

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

* WHERE... Beaches of northwest and north central Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-261000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220327T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
911 PM AST Fri Mar 25 2022

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

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

* WHERE... Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity to northeast Puerto 
  Rico, as well as Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ002-261000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220326T2200Z/
Vieques-St Croix-
911 PM AST Fri Mar 25 2022

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

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

* WHERE... Beaches of Vieques and St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
361 
WHCA42 TJSJ 260758
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
358 AM AST Sat Mar 26 2022

PRZ003-260900-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220326T1000Z/
Southeast-
358 AM AST Sat Mar 26 2022

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

However, a moderate rip current risk continues.

$$

PRZ013-261000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220326T1000Z/
Vieques-
358 AM AST Sat Mar 26 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE... Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AST early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-012-261600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220326T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Culebra-
358 AM AST Sat Mar 26 2022

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

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

* WHERE... Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-261600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220327T1000Z/
Northeast-
358 AM AST Sat Mar 26 2022

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

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

* WHERE... Beaches of northeast Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-VIZ002-261600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220326T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
358 AM AST Sat Mar 26 2022

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

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

* WHERE... Beaches of northwest and north central Puerto Rico and
  eastern St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
763 
WHCA42 TJSJ 261448
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1048 AM AST Sat Mar 26 2022

PRZ002-262300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220327T1000Z/
Northeast-
1048 AM AST Sat Mar 26 2022

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

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

* WHERE... Beaches of northeast 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-VIZ002-262200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220326T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-St Croix-
1048 AM AST Sat Mar 26 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 and 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches from northwest to northeastern Puerto Rico,
  Culebra and St. Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
584 
WHCA42 TJSJ 262035
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
435 PM AST Sat Mar 26 2022

PRZ002-270445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220327T1000Z/
Northeast-
435 PM AST Sat Mar 26 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves
  between 5 and 7 feet.

* WHERE... Beaches of northeast 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-012-VIZ002-262200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220326T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-St Croix-
435 PM AST Sat Mar 26 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves
  between 5 and 7 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches from northwest to northeastern Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra and St. Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
666 
WHCA42 TJSJ 270200
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1000 PM AST Sat Mar 26 2022

PRZ012-271000-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.220327T0200Z-220327T1000Z/
Culebra-
1000 PM AST Sat Mar 26 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Culebra.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-271000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220327T1000Z/
Northeast-
1000 PM AST Sat Mar 26 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  between 5 and 7 feet.

* WHERE... Beaches of northeast 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.

&&

$$
522 
WHCA42 TJSJ 270730
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
330 AM AST Sun Mar 27 2022

PRZ002-270830-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220327T1000Z/
Northeast-
330 AM AST Sun Mar 27 2022

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

However, a moderate rip current risk continues.

$$

PRZ012-270830-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-220327T1000Z/
Culebra-
330 AM AST Sun Mar 27 2022

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

However, a moderate rip current risk continues.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

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Sources

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