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Rip Current Statement 34, NWS JSJ

April 20, 2022

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 20, 2022, 5:04 PM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 20, 2022, 5:04 PM CDT (22:04 UTC)
Expired
Apr 21, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

884 
WHCA42 TJSJ 202204
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
604 PM AST Wed Apr 20 2022

PRZ012-202315-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220421T1000Z/
Culebra-
604 PM AST Wed Apr 20 2022

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

There is now a moderate risk of Rip Currents.

$$

PRZ005-211000-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220420T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.220420T2204Z-220421T1000Z/
North Central-
604 PM AST Wed Apr 20 2022

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

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

* WHERE...North Central Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AST Thursday.

* 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>003-008-013-202315-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220420T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Northwest-Vieques-
604 PM AST Wed Apr 20 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

There is now a moderate risk of Rip Currents.

$$

VIZ002-211000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220422T1000Z/
St Croix-
604 PM AST Wed Apr 20 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Eastern-most beaches of St. Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
020 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210117
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
917 PM AST Wed Apr 20 2022

VIZ002-210945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220422T1000Z/
St Croix-
917 PM AST Wed Apr 20 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Eastern-most beaches of St. Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-210945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-220421T1000Z/
North Central-
917 PM AST Wed Apr 20 2022

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

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

* WHERE...North Central Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
512 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210815
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
415 AM AST Thu Apr 21 2022

PRZ005-211615-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.220422T1000Z-220423T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-220421T1000Z/
North Central-
415 AM AST Thu Apr 21 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...North Central Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 AM AST early 
  this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Friday 
  morning through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-008-211615-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.220422T1000Z-220423T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-
415 AM AST Thu Apr 21 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast and Northwest
  Municipalities of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-211615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220423T1000Z/
St Croix-
415 AM AST Thu Apr 21 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Some northern beaches and the eastern-most beaches of 
  St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$
942 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210833
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
433 AM AST Thu Apr 21 2022

PRZ012-211645-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.220421T1000Z-220423T1000Z/
Culebra-
433 AM AST Thu Apr 21 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-211645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-220421T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.220422T1000Z-220423T1000Z/
North Central-
433 AM AST Thu Apr 21 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...North Central Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 AM AST early this
  morning and from Friday morning through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-211645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220423T1000Z/
St Croix-
433 AM AST Thu Apr 21 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Some northern beaches and the eastern-most beaches of 
  St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-008-211645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.220422T1000Z-220423T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-
433 AM AST Thu Apr 21 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast and Northwest 
  Municipalities of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 20, 3:52 AM CDTRip Current StatementJSJ13 days
Apr 20, 3:19 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ116 min
Apr 20, 4:06 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ114 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.