Alert archive / U.S. Virgin Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2022
Rip Current Statement 37, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at May 3, 2022, 3:20 AM CDT. It took effect at May 3, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 48 hr.
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- Issued
- May 3, 2022, 3:20 AM CDT (08:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 3, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 5, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 48 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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212 WHCA42 TJSJ 030820 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 420 AM AST Tue May 3 2022 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-031600- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220504T1000Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.220503T1000Z-220504T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 420 AM AST Tue May 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...In Virgin Islands, beaches of northern and western Saint Thomas. In Puerto Rico, beaches across the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * 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. && $$ VIZ002-031600- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220503T2200Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.220503T1000Z-220503T2200Z/ St Croix- 420 AM AST Tue May 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of *X to X* feet. * WHERE...Beaches of eastern Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ003-010-030930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220503T2200Z/ Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity- 420 AM AST Tue May 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... High rip current risk conditions are no longer expected, however, a moderate risk of rip currents continues for these areas. $$ PRZ013-030930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-220503T2200Z/ Vieques- 420 AM AST Tue May 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... High rip current risk conditions are no longer expected, however, a moderate risk of rip currents continues for these areas. $$
9 follow-up statements
232 WHCA42 TJSJ 031052 CCA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service San Juan PR 652 AM AST Tue May 3 2022 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-031600- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220504T1000Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.220503T1052Z-220504T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 652 AM AST Tue May 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...In Virgin Islands, beaches of northern and western Saint Thomas. In Puerto Rico, beaches across the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * 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. && $$ VIZ002-031600- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220503T2200Z/ /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.220503T1052Z-220503T2200Z/ St Croix- 652 AM AST Tue May 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of eastern Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ003-010-030930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-220503T2200Z/ Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity- 652 AM AST Tue May 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... High rip current risk conditions are no longer expected, however, a moderate risk of rip currents continues for these areas. $$ PRZ013-030930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-220503T2200Z/ Vieques- 652 AM AST Tue May 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... High rip current risk conditions are no longer expected, however, a moderate risk of rip currents continues for these areas. $$
942 WHCA42 TJSJ 031553 AAA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 1153 AM AST Tue May 3 2022 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-040000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-220504T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1153 AM AST Tue May 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...In Virgin Islands, beaches of northern and western Saint Thomas. In Puerto Rico, beaches across the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through Wednesday 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. && $$ VIZ002-032200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-220503T2200Z/ St Croix- 1153 AM AST Tue May 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of eastern Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
775 WHCA42 TJSJ 032038 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 438 PM AST Tue May 3 2022 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-040445- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-220504T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 438 PM AST Tue May 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...In Virgin Islands, beaches of northern and western Saint Thomas. In Puerto Rico, beaches across the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through Wednesday 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. && $$ VIZ002-032200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-220503T2200Z/ St Croix- 438 PM AST Tue May 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of eastern Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
369 WHCA42 TJSJ 040143 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 943 PM AST Tue May 3 2022 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-040945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-220504T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 943 PM AST Tue May 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...In Virgin Islands, beaches of northern and western Saint Thomas. In Puerto Rico, beaches across the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through Wednesday 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. && $$
252 WHCA42 TJSJ 040753 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 353 AM AST Wed May 4 2022 PRZ008-012-041600- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-220505T1000Z/ Northwest-Culebra- 353 AM AST Wed May 4 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Eastern beaches of Culebra and northwestern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-VIZ001-041600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-220504T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 353 AM AST Wed May 4 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...In the U.S. Virgin Islands, beaches of northern and western Saint Thomas. In Puerto Rico, northern to northeastern beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday 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. && $$
186 WHCA42 TJSJ 040755 CCA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service San Juan PR 355 AM AST Wed May 4 2022 PRZ008-012-041600- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-220505T1000Z/ Northwest-Culebra- 355 AM AST Wed May 4 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Eastern beaches of Culebra and northwestern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-VIZ001-041600- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-220504T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 355 AM AST Wed May 4 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...In the U.S. Virgin Islands, beaches of northern and western Saint Thomas. In Puerto Rico, northern to northeastern beaches. * 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. && $$
354 WHCA42 TJSJ 041438 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1038 AM AST Wed May 4 2022 PRZ001-002-005-VIZ001-042200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-220504T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1038 AM AST Wed May 4 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...In the U.S. Virgin Islands, beaches of northern and western Saint Thomas. In Puerto Rico, northern to northeastern beaches. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ008-012-042245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-220505T1000Z/ Northwest-Culebra- 1038 AM AST Wed May 4 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 Culebra and northwestern beaches of 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. && $$
350 WHCA42 TJSJ 042005 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 405 PM AST Wed May 4 2022 PRZ001-002-005-VIZ001-042200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-220504T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 405 PM AST Wed May 4 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...In the U.S. Virgin Islands, beaches of northern and western Saint Thomas. In Puerto Rico, northern to northeastern beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ008-012-050415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-220505T1000Z/ Northwest-Culebra- 405 PM AST Wed May 4 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 Culebra and northwestern beaches of 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. && $$
712 WHCA42 TJSJ 050145 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 945 PM AST Wed May 4 2022 PRZ008-012-050945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-220505T1000Z/ Northwest-Culebra- 945 PM AST Wed May 4 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Eastern beaches of Culebra and northwestern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 11:42 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 6 hr | |
| May 3, 1:12 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| May 3, 2:02 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JSJ | 118 min |
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Sources
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