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Rip Current Statement 39, NWS JSJ

May 20, 2022

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.

The area

The counties it named.

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

The text

As transmitted.

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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Sources

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