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Rip Current Statement 35, NWS JSJ

April 25, 2022

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 25, 2022, 3:39 PM CDT. It took effect at Apr 27, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Apr 25, 2022, 3:39 PM CDT (20:39 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 27, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 25, 2022, 10:03 PM CDT
In force
Issued by
NWS JSJ

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839 
WHCA42 TJSJ 252039
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
439 PM AST Mon Apr 25 2022

PRZ012-260445-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.220427T1000Z-220428T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220426T1000Z/
Culebra-
439 PM AST Mon Apr 25 2022

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

* WHAT...For the first High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents. For the second High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Culebra.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. Then
  started again from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-260445-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.220427T2200Z-220428T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220426T1000Z/
St Croix-
439 PM AST Mon Apr 25 2022

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

* WHAT...For the first High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents. For the second High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

* WHERE...St Croix County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. Then
  started again from Wednesday evening through late Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-260445-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.220427T2200Z-220428T1000Z/
Vieques-
439 PM AST Mon Apr 25 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Vieques County.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-260445-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.220427T1000Z-220428T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
439 PM AST Mon Apr 25 2022

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

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

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent 
  Islands County. In Puerto Rico, Mayaguez and Vicinity County.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-260445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220428T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
439 PM AST Mon Apr 25 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity, Northeastern, North 
  Central, and Northwestern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
506 
WHCA42 TJSJ 260118
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
918 PM AST Mon Apr 25 2022

PRZ012-260930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220426T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.220427T1000Z-220428T1000Z/
Culebra-
918 PM AST Mon Apr 25 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Culebra north exposed beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through 6 AM AST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-260930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220426T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.220427T2200Z-220428T1000Z/
St Croix-
918 PM AST Mon Apr 25 2022

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

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

* WHERE...St Croix County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through 6 AM AST on Tuesday.
 
* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-260930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220428T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
918 PM AST Mon Apr 25 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity, Northeastern, North 
  Central, and Northwestern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-260930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.220427T1000Z-220428T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
918 PM AST Mon Apr 25 2022

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

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

* WHERE...In Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent 
  Islands County. In Puerto Rico, Mayaguez and Vicinity County.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-260930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.220427T2200Z-220428T1000Z/
Vieques-
918 PM AST Mon Apr 25 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Vieques County.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
396 
WHCA42 TJSJ 260303
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1103 PM AST Mon Apr 25 2022

VIZ002-261000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.220427T2200Z-220428T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220426T1000Z/
St Croix-
1103 PM AST Mon Apr 25 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 5 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...St Croix County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-261000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.220427T1000Z-220428T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220426T1000Z/
Culebra-
1103 PM AST Mon Apr 25 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 5 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Culebra County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-260415-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.220427T1000Z-220428T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1103 PM AST Mon Apr 25 2022

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

There is a moderate risk of rip currents for these areas through
late Tuesday night. A high risk is expected on Wednesday.

$$

PRZ013-260415-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.220427T2200Z-220428T1000Z/
Vieques-
1103 PM AST Mon Apr 25 2022

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

There is a moderate risk of rip currents for these areas through
Wednesday. A high risk is expected by Wednesday night.


$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-261115-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220428T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1103 PM AST Mon Apr 25 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity, Northeastern, North 
  Central, and Northwestern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

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Sources

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