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Rip Current Statement 3, NWS JSJ

January 12, 2022

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Jan 12, 2022, 2:05 AM CST. It took effect at Jan 12, 2022, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 12, 2022, 2:05 AM CST (08:05 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 12, 2022, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 14, 2022, 4:00 PM CST
In force
60 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

773 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120805
CFWSJU

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

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

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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

Although a high risk of rip currents is no longer in effect, a 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

$$
10 follow-up statements
332 
WHCA42 TJSJ 121404
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1004 AM AST Wed Jan 12 2022

PRZ002-122200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220112T2200Z/
Northeast-
1004 AM AST Wed Jan 12 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-005-008-130200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220113T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
1004 AM AST Wed Jan 12 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the north coast, from San Juan and
  vicinity to northwestern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
986 
WHCA42 TJSJ 121953
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
353 PM AST Wed Jan 12 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-131000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220114T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
353 PM AST Wed Jan 12 2022

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

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

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$
289 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130805
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
405 AM AST Thu Jan 13 2022

PRZ012-131615-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.220113T2200Z-220114T2200Z/
Culebra-
405 AM AST Thu Jan 13 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Culebra County.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-131615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220114T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
405 AM AST Thu Jan 13 2022

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

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

* WHERE...North-facing 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.

&&

$$
208 
WHCA42 TJSJ 131428
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1028 AM AST Thu Jan 13 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-132230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220114T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1028 AM AST Thu Jan 13 2022

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

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

* WHERE...North-facing 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-132230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.220113T2200Z-220114T2200Z/
Culebra-
1028 AM AST Thu Jan 13 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Culebra County.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
217 
WHCA42 TJSJ 131953
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
353 PM AST Thu Jan 13 2022

PRZ010-141000-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.220113T2200Z-220114T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
353 PM AST Thu Jan 13 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-141000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220114T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
353 PM AST Thu Jan 13 2022

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

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

* WHERE...North-facing 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-141000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.220113T2200Z-220114T2200Z/
Culebra-
353 PM AST Thu Jan 13 2022

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

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

* WHERE...north-facing beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
457 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140811
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
411 AM AST Fri Jan 14 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-141615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220114T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
411 AM AST Fri Jan 14 2022

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

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

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra, and
  beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* 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.

&&

$$
495 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140856 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
456 AM AST Fri Jan 14 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-141615-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220114T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
456 AM AST Fri Jan 14 2022

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

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

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra, and
  beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* 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.

&&

$$
246 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140904 CCB 
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
504 AM AST Fri Jan 14 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-141615-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220114T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
504 AM AST Fri Jan 14 2022

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

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

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra, and
  beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* 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.

&&

$$
432 
WHCA42 TJSJ 141507
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1107 AM AST Fri Jan 14 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-142200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220114T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
1107 AM AST Fri Jan 14 2022

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

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

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra, and 
  beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* 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.

&&

$$
978 
WHCA42 TJSJ 141931
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
331 PM AST Fri Jan 14 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-142200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220114T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
331 PM AST Fri Jan 14 2022

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

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

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra, and 
  beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

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