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Rip Current Statement 24, NWS JSJ
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.
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- 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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 3:28 PM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 64 hr |
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Sources
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