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Rip Current Statement 39, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at May 20, 2022, 3:18 PM CDT. It took effect at May 21, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 46 hr.
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The facts
- Issued
- May 20, 2022, 3:18 PM CDT (20:18 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 21, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 23, 2022, 3:05 AM CDT
- In force
- 46 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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301 WHCA42 TJSJ 202018 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 418 PM AST Fri May 20 2022 PRZ005-210430- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.220521T1000Z-220522T2200Z/ North Central- 418 PM AST Fri May 20 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of the north central coast. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday 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. && $$
10 follow-up statements
613 WHCA42 TJSJ 210142 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 942 PM AST Fri May 20 2022 PRZ005-210945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.220521T1000Z-220522T2200Z/ North Central- 942 PM AST Fri May 20 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of the north central coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
340 WHCA42 TJSJ 210818 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 418 AM AST Sat May 21 2022 PRZ001-211630- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.220521T2200Z-220522T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity- 418 AM AST Sat May 21 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity County. * WHEN...From this evening 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. && $$ PRZ005-211630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.220521T1000Z-220522T2200Z/ North Central- 418 AM AST Sat May 21 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of the north central coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
828 WHCA42 TJSJ 211341 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 941 AM AST Sat May 21 2022 PRZ005-212145- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-220522T2200Z/ North Central- 941 AM AST Sat May 21 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of the north central coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. && $$ PRZ001-212145- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.220521T2200Z-220522T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity- 941 AM AST Sat May 21 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity. * WHEN...From this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
188 WHCA42 TJSJ 212014 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 414 PM AST Sat May 21 2022 PRZ005-220415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-220522T2200Z/ North Central- 414 PM AST Sat May 21 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of the north central coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. && $$ PRZ001-220415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.220521T2200Z-220522T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity- 414 PM AST Sat May 21 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity. * WHEN...From this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
754 WHCA42 TJSJ 220115 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 915 PM AST Sat May 21 2022 PRZ001-220915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-220522T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity- 915 PM AST Sat May 21 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity. * WHEN...From this evening 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. && $$ PRZ005-220915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-220522T2200Z/ North Central- 915 PM AST Sat May 21 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of the north central coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
738 WHCA42 TJSJ 220814 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 414 AM AST Sun May 22 2022 PRZ001-220915- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-220522T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity- 414 AM AST Sun May 22 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ PRZ005-221615- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-220523T1000Z/ North Central- 414 AM AST Sun May 22 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of the north central coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
520 WHCA42 TJSJ 221336 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 936 AM AST Sun May 22 2022 PRZ005-222145- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-220523T1000Z/ North Central- 936 AM AST Sun May 22 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...Beaches of the north central coast 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. && $$
016 WHCA42 TJSJ 221944 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 344 PM AST Sun May 22 2022 PRZ005-230345- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-220523T1000Z/ North Central- 344 PM AST Sun May 22 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of the north central coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
049 WHCA42 TJSJ 230135 AAA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 935 PM AST Sun May 22 2022 PRZ005-230945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-220523T1000Z/ North Central- 935 PM AST Sun May 22 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of the north central coast 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. && $$
406 WHCA42 TJSJ 230805 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 405 AM AST Mon May 23 2022 PRZ005-230915- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-220523T1000Z/ North Central- 405 AM AST Mon May 23 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Northerly swell is fading allowing seas to gradually subside across the local Atlantic waters and Caribbean passages. $$
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