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Rip Current Statement 41, NWS JSJ

May 28, 2022

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at May 28, 2022, 11:16 AM CDT. It took effect at May 29, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 28, 2022, 11:16 AM CDT (16:16 UTC)
In effect from
May 29, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
May 31, 2022, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
60 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

409 
WHCA42 TJSJ 281616 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1216 PM AST Sat May 28 2022

PRZ001-002-012-290030-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.220529T1000Z-220531T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
1216 PM AST Sat May 28 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast Puerto Rico and Culebra.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-290030-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
1216 PM AST Sat May 28 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of north central, and northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
241 
WHCA42 TJSJ 282016
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
416 PM AST Sat May 28 2022

PRZ005-008-290430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
416 PM AST Sat May 28 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of north central, and northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-290430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.220529T1000Z-220531T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
416 PM AST Sat May 28 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast Puerto Rico and 
  Culebra.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
133 
WHCA42 TJSJ 290126
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
926 PM AST Sat May 28 2022

PRZ005-008-290930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
926 PM AST Sat May 28 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of north central, and northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-290930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.220529T1000Z-220531T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
926 PM AST Sat May 28 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST SUNDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast Puerto Rico and 
  Culebra.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
238 
WHCA42 TJSJ 290747
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
347 AM AST Sun May 29 2022

PRZ005-008-291600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
347 AM AST Sun May 29 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of north central, and northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-291600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.220529T1000Z-220531T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
347 AM AST Sun May 29 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast Puerto Rico and 
  Culebra.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
230 
WHCA42 TJSJ 291439
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1039 AM AST Sun May 29 2022

PRZ001-002-012-292245-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T0900Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
1039 AM AST Sun May 29 2022

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

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

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast Puerto Rico and 
  Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-292245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
1039 AM AST Sun May 29 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of north central, and northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
424 
WHCA42 TJSJ 291952
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
352 PM AST Sun May 29 2022

VIZ002-300400-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.220530T1000Z-220530T2200Z/
St Croix-
352 PM AST Sun May 29 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...St Croix County.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-300400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
352 PM AST Sun May 29 2022

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

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

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast Puerto Rico and 
  Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-300400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
352 PM AST Sun May 29 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of north central, and northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Monday 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.

&&

$$
621 
WHCA42 TJSJ 300152
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
952 PM AST Sun May 29 2022

PRZ001-002-012-301000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
952 PM AST Sun May 29 2022

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

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

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast Puerto Rico and 
  Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-301000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
952 PM AST Sun May 29 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of north central, and northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Monday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-301000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.220530T1000Z-220530T2200Z/
St Croix-
952 PM AST Sun May 29 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST MONDAY
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...St Croix County.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday 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.

&&

$$
144 
WHCA42 TJSJ 300925
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
525 AM AST Mon May 30 2022

PRZ001-002-012-301730-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
525 AM AST Mon May 30 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, Northeast 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-301730-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
525 AM AST Mon May 30 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 north central, and northwest 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-301730-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.220530T1000Z-220530T2200Z/
St Croix-
525 AM AST Mon May 30 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...Cramer Park beach in St 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.

&&

$$
477 
WHCA42 TJSJ 301352
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
952 AM AST Mon May 30 2022

PRZ001-002-012-302200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
952 AM AST Mon May 30 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, Northeast 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-302200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
952 AM AST Mon May 30 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 north central, and northwest 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-302200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220530T2200Z/
St Croix-
952 AM AST Mon May 30 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...Cramer Park beach in St 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.

&&

$$
394 
WHCA42 TJSJ 302014
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
414 PM AST Mon May 30 2022

PRZ005-008-310415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
414 PM AST Mon May 30 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of north central, and northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-310415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Culebra-
414 PM AST Mon May 30 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Culebrita beach.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-310415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
414 PM AST Mon May 30 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 along the northeast to San Juan and Vicinity in
  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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-302200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220530T2200Z/
St Croix-
414 PM AST Mon May 30 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...Cramer Park beach in St Croix.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AST 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.

&&

$$
015 
WHCA42 TJSJ 310136
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
936 PM AST Mon May 30 2022

PRZ001-002-310945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
936 PM AST Mon May 30 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches along the northeast to San Juan and Vicinity 
  in 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-310945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
936 PM AST Mon May 30 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of north central, and northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-310945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Culebra-
936 PM AST Mon May 30 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Culebrita beach.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
631 
WHCA42 TJSJ 310807
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
407 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

VIZ002-311615-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.220531T1000Z-220531T2200Z/
St Croix-
407 AM AST Tue May 31 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...Eastern beaches of St. Croix.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-311615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220601T1100Z/
North Central-
407 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of North Central Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-311000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
407 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Beaches along the northeast to San Juan and Vicinity 
  in 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-311615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Northwest-
407 AM AST Tue May 31 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...Beaches Northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-311615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Culebra-
407 AM AST Tue May 31 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...Culebrita beach.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
940 
WHCA42 TJSJ 311029
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
629 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

PRZ001-002-311130-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
629 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

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

The risk will remain moderate for most of the local beaches. 

$$

PRZ005-311830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220601T1100Z/
North Central-
629 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of North Central Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-311830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Northwest-
629 AM AST Tue May 31 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 Northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-311830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
St Croix-
629 AM AST Tue May 31 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...Eastern beaches of St. Croix.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-311830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Culebra-
629 AM AST Tue May 31 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...Culebrita beach.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
803 
WHCA42 TJSJ 311526 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1126 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

PRZ005-312330-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220601T1000Z/
North Central-
1126 AM AST Tue May 31 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 North Central 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-312200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Northwest-
1126 AM AST Tue May 31 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 Northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-312200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Culebra-
1126 AM AST Tue May 31 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...Culebrita beach.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-312200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
St Croix-
1126 AM AST Tue May 31 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...Eastern beaches of St. Croix.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
858 
WHCA42 TJSJ 312009
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
409 PM AST Tue May 31 2022

PRZ008-312200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Northwest-
409 PM AST Tue May 31 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 Northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-312200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Culebra-
409 PM AST Tue May 31 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...Culebrita beach.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-312200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
St Croix-
409 PM AST Tue May 31 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...Eastern beaches of St. Croix.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-010415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220601T1000Z/
North Central-
409 PM AST Tue May 31 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 North Central 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 28, 1:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ64 min
May 28, 2:47 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ43 min

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