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Rip Current Statement 30, NWS JSJ

April 8, 2022

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 8, 2022, 3:40 PM CDT. It took effect at Apr 9, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 24 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 8, 2022, 3:40 PM CDT (20:40 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 9, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 10, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

725 
WHCA42 TJSJ 082040
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
440 PM AST Fri Apr 8 2022

PRZ012-VIZ002-090445-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.220409T1000Z-220409T2200Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
440 PM AST Fri Apr 8 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Eastern beaches of Culebra and St. Croix.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
268 
WHCA42 TJSJ 090041
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
841 PM AST Fri Apr 8 2022

PRZ012-VIZ002-091000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.220409T1000Z-220409T2200Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
841 PM AST Fri Apr 8 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Eastern beaches of Culebra and St. Croix.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning 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.

&&

$$
724 
WHCA42 TJSJ 090806
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
406 AM AST Sat Apr 9 2022

VIZ002-091615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.220409T1000Z-220410T1000Z/
St Croix-
406 AM AST Sat Apr 9 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Eastern 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-091615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.220409T1000Z-220409T2200Z/
Culebra-
406 AM AST Sat Apr 9 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...Eastern beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning 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.

&&

$$
916 
WHCA42 TJSJ 091418
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1018 AM AST Sat Apr 9 2022

PRZ012-092200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-220409T2200Z/
Culebra-
1018 AM AST Sat Apr 9 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...Eastern beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-092230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-220410T1000Z/
St Croix-
1018 AM AST Sat Apr 9 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Eastern 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.

&&

$$
885 
WHCA42 TJSJ 092001
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
401 PM AST Sat Apr 9 2022

PRZ012-092200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-220409T2200Z/
Culebra-
401 PM AST Sat Apr 9 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...Eastern beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...Through this early 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-100415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-220410T1000Z/
St Croix-
401 PM AST Sat Apr 9 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Eastern 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.

&&

$$

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